Articles By Umberto Bacchi

Filipino peacekeepers Syria

From Society May 07

Syria Civil War: Rebel Group Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade Abducts Four UN Peacekeepers

Four Filipino UN peacekeepers kidnapped on Golan Heights ceasefire line dividing Syria from Israel.

Giulio Andreotti

From Politics & Policy May 07

Italy: ‘Beelzebub’ PM Giulio Andreotti’s Legacy Sparks Controversy [OBITUARY]

Controversial Christian Democrat leader and seven times PM Giulio Andreotti left trail of mystery and scandal behind.

India China Ladakh

From Politics & Policy May 07

India-China Standoff over Kashmir ‘Intrusion’ by Beijing Troops Ends

Delhi and Beijing agree to pull back troops, ending three-week impasse over disputed Himalayan border in Ladakh.

Mayon Volcano

From Society May 07

Mount Mayon Volcano Erupts Killing Five Climbers in Philippines [VIDEO]

Five climbers dead and many injured as Mayon volcano, near Albay’s provincial capital of Legazpi erupted.

California wildfire Malibu

From Society May 03

California Wildfire Threatens Upscale Malibu City Outside Los Angeles [PHOTOS]

Winds and hot weather strengthen flames threatening 2,000 homes on US Pacific coast.

Cecile Kyenge

From Politics & Policy May 03

Italy's First Black Minister Cecile Kyenge Shrugs off Racial Attacks

Congolese-born Italian integration minister says: I'm black and I'm proud.

Lei Zhengfu Zhao Hongxia

From Politics & Policy May 03

Sex, Bribes and Videotape: Chinese City Boss Lei Zhengfu Faces Corruption Charges

Former Chongqing city official depicted in the throes of passion with 18-year-old nursing student Zhao Hongxia in January.

Luigi Preit

From Politics & Policy May 03

Italy Gunman Luigi Preiti Hailed as Hero for Fighting 'War on the Poor'

Banners express solidarity with man who injured two policemen in attack on PM Enrico Letta's office in Rome.

Rats

From Society May 03

China Meat Scandal: Rat and Fox Disguised as Lamb and Beef

Beijing authorities reported 382 cases of meat-related offences and seized more than 20,000 tonnes of faked food products.

Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov

From Politics & Policy May 02

Turkmenistan President's One-Horse Race Helps Top Freedom House Press Repression Poll [VIDEO]

Democracy watchdog Freedom House ranks Turkmenistan worst in world for 2013 press freedom.