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Nadal rolls; Injured Murray exits Italian Masters

Red-hot Rafael Nadal was an easy winner Wednesday, while birthday boy Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at the $3.475 million Italian Masters due to a back injury.

Venus Williams exits in 1st round at Italian Open

Venus Williams lost to Laura Robson 6-3, 6-2 in the wind at the Italian Open on Monday, ending prospects for a sister showdown in the second round.

New Italian PM Letta to meet German leader Merkel

But Italy's three main unions balked at an across-the-board cut, saying the money is needed for key programs and should be abolished only for Italians with one residence.

Italian Parliament elects center-left leaders

Italian lawmakers on Saturday elected center-left leaders for both chambers of Parliament, paving the way for difficult talks to form a new government to get started.

Bulgari targeted in Italian tax evasion probe

Italian financial police have impounded (EURO)46 million ($59 million) in real estate and other assets from the Bulgari jewelers as part of a tax evasion investigation.

Bookmakers say good money's on an Italian pope

Other names out of left field include Italian soccer star Mario Balotelli and pop sensation Justin Bieber, who are listed at 2,500-1 and 10,000-1, respectively.

2 Italian soldiers won't return to India for trial

Officials say two Italian marines facing murder charges in India won't be returned there for trial.

Italian composer of Rome theme song dies at 95

The Italian news agency ANSA said widow Maria Paola Trovajoli on Saturday announced the death, saying her husband died a few days ago but declining to give the exact date.

Beppe Grillo's protest group wins Italian hearts

New figures released Friday show the recession-mired Italian economy contracted 2.4 percent last year, while Italian unemployment rose to a record 11.7 percent in January and 39 percent for youths.

CAS upholds Italian cyclist Ricco's 12-year ban

The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it dismissed Ricco's appeal against the ban imposed by the Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping body.

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Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

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ROME: Serena Williams beats Azarenka to win Italian Open

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GROSSETO, Italy: No plea bargain for captain in Italian shipwreck

It is not clear now when the cruise ship will be removed to a port on the Italian mainland.

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Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

"It's a very important day, a very happy day for me after a difficult year last year," Nadal,...