Triple-Whammy of Cyclones, a 1-in-200-Year Event, Drove Italy’s Flooding: Scientists June 1, 2023 By Frances D'Emilio and Seth Borenstein A rare, triple-whammy of cyclones drove the deadly flooding that devastated much of northern Italy this month, but scientists said...
Vatican Defends Secrecy of Catholic Confessions Amid Priest Sex Scandals July 3, 2019 By Frances D'Emilio Amid pedophile clergy scandals, the Vatican has declared “unacceptable” any efforts by politicians or lawmakers to force priests violate their...
Storms, Torrential Floods Lash Sicily, Killing at Least 12 People November 5, 2018 By Frances D'Emilio Storms lashing Sicily have killed at least 12 people with torrential floods, Italian authorities said as the country’s leader headed...
Sicilian Gangsters Crushed Limbs to Fake Car Accidents in Insurance Fraud: Police August 10, 2018 By Frances D'Emilio Sicilian gangsters dropped 25-kilo (55-pound) cast-iron weights on the limbs of drug addicts, alcoholics and other vulnerable people to obtain...
Cruise Ship Crash Captain Hears Evidence in Packed Italian Court October 16, 2012 By Frances D'Emilio The captain of the cruise ship that crashed into an Italian reef appeared in court this week to hear the...