South African singer and anti-apartheid icon Miriam Makeba died shortly after her concert at Castel Volturno, near Naples. Her final performance was dedicated to the fight against the camorra and anti-immigrant racism.
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In the US the defeated McCain shows respect towards the man chosen by the American people and calls to be united under Obama's presidency. Italy, on the other hand, witnesses continuous fights and insults among its political leaders.
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The English translation of Italici is the fruit of a fortunate encounter between the Italian/American Digital Project and that side of Piero Bassetti’s multifaceted personality that led to the foundation of “Globus et Locus” 10 years ago...
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Italians are embarrassed and outraged by Berlusconi's Obama gaffe. But maybe a blackface protest isn't a great idea.
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The evening before the ING New York City Marathon Barilla organized a huge party at Tavern on the Green, Central Park. Many athletes joined the hundreds of people participating. They all sat at the table enjoying some delicious pasta, just like an average Italian family would do!
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"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer".
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Facts & Stories"Who will win the upcoming elections? And why?" That's what a number of Italian-American university professors have been asked. Some of them also revealed whom they will vote for...
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Students' protests over government cuts to education are mounting everywhere in Italy. Meanwhile, professors denounce the disastrous financial shortages of the university system.
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Dr. A. Kenneth Ciongoli, Chairman of the National Italian American Foundation, passed away at his home in Burlington, Vermont
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The new Italy and the movies that generate out of it address new concerns...