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24 Dec 2020
World Health OrganizationFamilies of Italian COVID-19 victims seek $122 million from government
The families of people who died of COVID-19 in Italy have sued the government, seeking €100 million ($122 million) in damages.
14 Nov 2020
ItalyItaly: COVID-19 cases surge, hospitals near breaking-point; partial lockdown extended
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in Italy, hospitals in the country are in a dire condition and nearing a breaking point, struggling with the rise in new admissions.
21 Mar 2020
IranCoronavirus: Italy records highest single-day death toll, again; Army called
In what shows that things aren't getting any better in Italy, the number of people dying due to novel coronavirus climbed to 627 on a single day on Friday, the Italian Civil Protection Agency announced.
20 Mar 2020
ItalyCoronavirus: More people have died in Italy than epicenter China
The deadly coronavirus has taken more lives in Italy than it did in China, the country where it originated from in mid-December, 2019.
19 Mar 2020
ItalyIn coronavirus-battered Italy, victims face death alone, burials postponed
A generation has been wiped out and it just makes you cry, an official of CFB, the largest funeral director in Italy's Bergamo, said, painting a picture of what exactly is happening in the European nation, that coronavirus has ripped apart.
19 Mar 2020
ItalyItaly sees worst-ever day, 475 die of coronavirus in 24-hours
Italy witnessed the biggest rise in death toll due to coronavirus on Wednesday, as 475 people died of the deadly COVID-19 disease. The total number of fatalities stands at 2,978, and 35,713 have been infected.
15 Mar 2020
ItalyCoronavirus: Italian nurse's viral photo highlights healthcare workers' plight
Over the past month, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has surged rapidly in Italy.
29 Feb 2020
South KoreaGoogle employee in Zurich contracts coronavirus: Details here
A Google employee has contracted the novel coronavirus.
23 Feb 2018
Borussia Dortmund Football TeamMichy Batshuayi hits back at racist fans
Borussia Dortmund striker, Michy Batshuayi has accused Atalanta fans of racist abuse, after his team's 1-1 draw against them in the Europa League in Lombardy.
23 Oct 2017
ItalyItalian regions Lombardy and Veneto seek autonomy in referendum
Over 90% of voters in Italy's rich northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto have voted yes in a non-binding referendum for more autonomy from Rome.