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Giorgia Meloni's Hard-Right Ally Raffaele Fitto Gets Top European Union Role
Raffaele Fitto, a member of Italy's hard-right ruling party, was named to a top post in the next European Commission today, in a controversial move that has riled centrist and leftist groups.
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Binance Banned in Philippines, Firm’s Controversy in Nigeria Add to its Troubles
The government of Philippines has announced a ban on Binance citing its lack of official operational licence. Residents of the country who were using the platform are distressed about the safety of their funds.
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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Seeks Over $100,000 In Damages Over Deepfake Videos
The indictment claims that the videos were uploaded on a pornographic website in the United States and watched "millions of times" over several months.
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"Woman Forgot To Buckle Up": Viewers Spot Major Flaw In Italy Safety Video
An Italian public service message urging young drivers to put down their smartphones drew plenty of attention for the wrong reasons on Wednesday as the actors failed to wear their seatbelts.
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Clearview AI Facial Recognition Firm Faces EUR 200-Million Fine in Italy Over Controversial Data Collection
Italy's data privacy watchdog on Wednesday fined US-based firm Clearview AI EUR 20 million (roughly Rs. 168.44 crore) over its controversial facial recognition software.
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"Italian Agents" Forced Religious Conversions: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Thursday stoked a controversy by making a veiled attack against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying "agents from Italy" facilitated religious conversions of local tribals when the party was in power in the state.
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No, You Can't Name Baby Benito Mussolini, Italian Court Tells Parents
Parents of Benito Mussolini, a 14-month old baby, have been summoned to appear in an Italian court over their son's controversial name, according to a newspaper report. The name makes the child the namesake of the World War II era fascist dictator
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"Don't Make Boyfriends": BJP Lawmaker's 'Safety Tip' For Girls
The BJP lawmaker from Guna, who questioned Team India captain Virat Kohli's patriotism after his wedding in Italy, has stepped into another controversy with a speech that stunned his audience and triggered anger on Twitter. "We should stay away from western culture, shouldn't make boyfriends or not even girlfriends," Pannalal Shakya, 57, said.
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Seeking A New Narrative, Donald Trump Embarks On Trip To Middle East And Europe
With turmoil enveloping his administration at home, President Donald Trump heads abroad today for a trip the White House hopes will shift focus away from domestic controversies and on to his foreign policy agenda.
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Don't Use Indian Steel In Keystone Pipeline: US Senators Tell Donald Trump
An influential group of nine Democratic Senators has urged US President Donald Trump to not let a Canadian company use foreign made steel, in particular from India and Italy, in the trans-national multi-billion controversial Keystone oil pipeline.
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Rio 2016: Swimmer Van Rouwendaal Wins 10k Gold as More Open Water Controversy Flares
Sharon van Rouwendaal, whose training was hindered by a shoulder injury for eight months earlier this year, made it look easy as she powered to victory in 1hr 56min 32.1sec in swimming's 10km open water race
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Ex-Italian PM Comes Through Open-Heart Surgery
Italy's controversial former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi underwent cardiac surgery on Tuesday after a heart attack his doctor said could have killed the 79-year-old tycoon.
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Euro 2016: David de Gea Sex-Scandal Controversy Dents Spain's Preparations
Spain will be aiming for a hat-trick of Euro crowns but their campaign has been marred by allegations that goalkeeper David de Gea was involved in a sex scandal.
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Italy Snub Ballon D'Or Voting Over Captain Gianluigi Buffon's Absence
Barcelona star Lionel Messi was awarded the prize at a ceremony in Zurich on Monday, but there was controversy earlier this year after Juventus' iconic goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was left off the shortlist.
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Apple to Pay Italy EUR 318 Million After Tax Fraud Probe
Apple's agreement to pay the fine comes against a backdrop of mounting controversy over the tax arrangements of multinational groups.
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Giorgia Meloni's Hard-Right Ally Raffaele Fitto Gets Top European Union Role
Raffaele Fitto, a member of Italy's hard-right ruling party, was named to a top post in the next European Commission today, in a controversial move that has riled centrist and leftist groups.
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Binance Banned in Philippines, Firm’s Controversy in Nigeria Add to its Troubles
The government of Philippines has announced a ban on Binance citing its lack of official operational licence. Residents of the country who were using the platform are distressed about the safety of their funds.
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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Seeks Over $100,000 In Damages Over Deepfake Videos
The indictment claims that the videos were uploaded on a pornographic website in the United States and watched "millions of times" over several months.
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"Woman Forgot To Buckle Up": Viewers Spot Major Flaw In Italy Safety Video
An Italian public service message urging young drivers to put down their smartphones drew plenty of attention for the wrong reasons on Wednesday as the actors failed to wear their seatbelts.
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Clearview AI Facial Recognition Firm Faces EUR 200-Million Fine in Italy Over Controversial Data Collection
Italy's data privacy watchdog on Wednesday fined US-based firm Clearview AI EUR 20 million (roughly Rs. 168.44 crore) over its controversial facial recognition software.
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"Italian Agents" Forced Religious Conversions: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Thursday stoked a controversy by making a veiled attack against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying "agents from Italy" facilitated religious conversions of local tribals when the party was in power in the state.
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No, You Can't Name Baby Benito Mussolini, Italian Court Tells Parents
Parents of Benito Mussolini, a 14-month old baby, have been summoned to appear in an Italian court over their son's controversial name, according to a newspaper report. The name makes the child the namesake of the World War II era fascist dictator
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"Don't Make Boyfriends": BJP Lawmaker's 'Safety Tip' For Girls
The BJP lawmaker from Guna, who questioned Team India captain Virat Kohli's patriotism after his wedding in Italy, has stepped into another controversy with a speech that stunned his audience and triggered anger on Twitter. "We should stay away from western culture, shouldn't make boyfriends or not even girlfriends," Pannalal Shakya, 57, said.
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Seeking A New Narrative, Donald Trump Embarks On Trip To Middle East And Europe
With turmoil enveloping his administration at home, President Donald Trump heads abroad today for a trip the White House hopes will shift focus away from domestic controversies and on to his foreign policy agenda.
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Don't Use Indian Steel In Keystone Pipeline: US Senators Tell Donald Trump
An influential group of nine Democratic Senators has urged US President Donald Trump to not let a Canadian company use foreign made steel, in particular from India and Italy, in the trans-national multi-billion controversial Keystone oil pipeline.
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Rio 2016: Swimmer Van Rouwendaal Wins 10k Gold as More Open Water Controversy Flares
Sharon van Rouwendaal, whose training was hindered by a shoulder injury for eight months earlier this year, made it look easy as she powered to victory in 1hr 56min 32.1sec in swimming's 10km open water race
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Ex-Italian PM Comes Through Open-Heart Surgery
Italy's controversial former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi underwent cardiac surgery on Tuesday after a heart attack his doctor said could have killed the 79-year-old tycoon.
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Euro 2016: David de Gea Sex-Scandal Controversy Dents Spain's Preparations
Spain will be aiming for a hat-trick of Euro crowns but their campaign has been marred by allegations that goalkeeper David de Gea was involved in a sex scandal.
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Italy Snub Ballon D'Or Voting Over Captain Gianluigi Buffon's Absence
Barcelona star Lionel Messi was awarded the prize at a ceremony in Zurich on Monday, but there was controversy earlier this year after Juventus' iconic goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was left off the shortlist.
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Apple to Pay Italy EUR 318 Million After Tax Fraud Probe
Apple's agreement to pay the fine comes against a backdrop of mounting controversy over the tax arrangements of multinational groups.
