As Europe struggles to handle the influx of refugees from Syria, it’s worth looking at the background of conflict, and the U.N.’s published codes for dealing with asylum-seekers.
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FEATURE: How the Knox saga reflects national biases
The ruling was the final coda to a transcontinental, high-profile case marked by sensationalism and bitter condemnation of the defendants, the media, and the Italian legal system.
Migrant tragedy puts pressure on E.U.
The tragic deaths of an estimated 300 migrants this week has evoked serious condemnation of E.U. security policy on the Mediterranean Sea.
Brazil, Italy to butt heads over Pizzolato?
On Monday, the Brazilian government began to study its options in the case of Henrique Pizzolato, a banker with dual Brazilian and Italian citizenship, who fled to Italy in order to avoid a prison sentence in the South American nation.
Europe stuck on migrant question
Despite the dangers of sea voyages, 7,500 migrants from Eritrea – a country supposedly at peace – made the journey to Italy this year, mirroring the number of refugees from war-torn Syria making the same trip.
Italy bungles Lampedusa commemoration
Instead of the state funeral promised by Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, a memorial ceremony was held 125 miles away — which survivors of the tragic ship wreck were barred from attending.
Growth tops agenda of the Council for the U.S. and Italy
Now headed by Sergio Marchionne, successor to Agnelli at Fiat, and David A. Heleniak, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley, the Council’s mandate is clear: growth.
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