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The court of public opinion on the internet was frenzied.
Exploring Italian craft beers
Fulvio Paolocci - Italy - January 7, 2010 06:53 ET
Italian craft beer inflames passions
Angelica Marin - Italy - January 7, 2010 06:49 ET
As Italy's relatively recent craft beer market gain followers, some worry it is becoming too popular.
Looking through Galileo's eyes
Nicole Martinelli - Italy - January 3, 2010 15:04 ET
Modern astronomers marvel at what Galileo Galilei discovered with his 17th-century telescope.
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Angelica Marin - Italy - December 21, 2009 08:46 ET
The Vatican's annual Christmas tree tradition caps a difficult year for the Catholic Church.
Students react: Amanda Knox found guilty
Angelica Marin and Fulvio Paolocci - Italy - December 6, 2009 12:50 ET
American students studying abroad in Italy reflect on the surprising verdict and what it might mean to other exchange students.
Tears as Amanda Knox's verdict is read
Eric J. Lyman - Italy - December 5, 2009 10:40 ET
The American former exchange student and her family sob as she is found guilty of murdering her roommate.
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Eric J. Lyman - Italy - December 4, 2009 08:08 ET
The former exchange student could face civil penalties, jail time even if she is found innocent of murder.
Germany and France remain non-commital on Afghanistan
Teri Schultz - European Union - December 2, 2009 22:24 ET
Many, but not all, European allies rally behind Obama after his speech.
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Angelica Marin - Italy - December 1, 2009 07:22 ET
As Rome shoos away starlings, scientists study the mathematical precision of their flight.
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News Desk - Worldview - November 26, 2009 12:40 ET
Tales from Thanksgivings on four continents, not including North America.
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Paul Ames - European Union - November 13, 2009 08:53 ET
Serbs become the latest to worry that their ethnic cuisine will be registered by an EU country.
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Michael Moran - Diplomacy - November 4, 2009 15:56 ET
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Italian food: now mafia free!
Irene Peroni - Italy - October 29, 2009 06:09 ET
The Libera Terra label guarantees that wine, olive oil and pasta are free of mob connections.
The Moroccans of San Nicola Varco
Fulvio Paolocci - Italy - October 19, 2009 08:02 ET
Italian immigration law has left the future unclear for hundreds of Moroccans living in a squalid shantytown.
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