Italy

The Reds star has been left out of the Azzurri squad for games against Azerbaijan and Malta.

But Eurostat says the unemployment rate was down from 12% last year.

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin captivate press with their 14-minute civil ceremony in Venice.

Student group of notorious neo-fascist CasaPound movement has attacked buyers of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, queuing outside Rome's Apple Store.

Italian city to approve tax exemption for those who report extortions to authorities

The Italian economy has yet to emerge from a prolonged recession and prospects remain uncertain with downside risks.

Marcello Melis allegedly abused up to 10 students at Cagliari high school.

Palestinian survivors confirm vessel carrying 500 was deliberately sunk by traffickers after dispute.

Four-hour strike by Italian air traffic control causes delays and cancellations.

Government to give green light for military production of cannabis derivatives drugs.

Italians biggest eurozone investors in London property after country slides into recession.

Northern League party lawmaker said the father of MEP Cecile Kyenge cast a spell on him.

Two Air Force Tornado jets on a training mission crashed into each other, as rescuers make a desperate search for the four Italian pilots who ejected.

Authorities searching for missing victim Russel Rebello say human found remains aboard the liner.

Eurozone's third largest economy, Italy, struggling through Matteo Renzi's economic reforms.

Northern League's Fabio Rolfi proposal criticised as racist.

Vincenzo Nibali has taken out the 101st edition of the Tour De France after taking to the Champs Elysees first.

US 173d Airborne Brigade's Gray Gerelle Lamarcus and Edil McCough held under house arrest in Vicenza.

Anti-Semitic incidents during pro-Palestinian protests condemned by EU members.

AC Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi says Mario Balotelli will start Serie A season with Rossoneri

Father Stefano Maria Cavalletti held by police in Milan accused of dealing drugs.

Poland, France and Italy have made fresh announcements regarding regulation of digital currencies.

The striker will leave the club this summer after his World Cup controversy.

The Liverpool striker will serve his four month ban from all football

After Liverpool join chase to land Mario Balotelli, IBTimes UK lists Italian's 11 craziest moments

Italian navy rescues 566 migrants off Sicily's southern coast but 45 are found dead in boat hold.

Former Italy captain says Milan striker has more fame than game.

The disgraced Liverpool striker will not play any football until November.

The Milan striker was singled out for criticism following Italy's failure to reach the group stages of the World Cup

Ban means Suarez will miss the rest of the World Cup as well as nine Premier League games.