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Six people are killed during heavy rains in the region of Tuscany, Italy, with rivers flooding and causing damage. Several roads and highways are closed amid landslides, and dozens of buildings are damaged. Severe damage also occurred in Campobasso, Molise, evacuations are being made in Veneto with highways being closed, and emergency calls occurred in Rome. In Sardinia, strong winds fueled fires that burned hectares of vegetation, while a man is killed in Capoterra, and in Tortolì an entire sawmill burned down.
2023-11-2

Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests, critical of President Daniel Ortega's regime, and sends them to Rome, Italy, following an agreement with Vatican City.
2023-10-18

The government of Rome, Italy, announces the discovery of Roman emperor Nero's private theatre under the courtyard of the Palazzo Della Rovere.
2023-07-27

One person is killed and nine others injured by a fire in a high-rise building in Rome, Italy.
2023-06-2

Members of the Last Generation activist group pour charcoal into the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, turning the water black.
2023-05-21

Four people are killed and three others are injured in a mass shooting at a bar in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
2022-12-11

In Rome, Italy, demonstrators protesting against the country's COVID-19 restrictions, notably the extension of the Green Pass, clash with police, and the demonstrations turn into riots.
2021-10-9

The United States warns travelers in Italy that St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the La Scala opera house in Milan, and the Milan Cathedral, as well as "general venues" like churches, synagogues, restaurants, theaters and hotels, have been identified as "potential targets" for terrorist attacks. The message added the Italian authorities are aware of these threats.
2015-11-18

As part of the Maundy Thursday service Pope Francis washes the feet of prisoners at a juvenile detention centre in Rome, Italy.
2013-03-28

Two parcel bombs explode at the Swiss and Chilean embassies in central Rome, Italy. One person is seriously injured. Officials suspect that the perpetrators are from an Italian anarchist group.
2010-12-23