Prosecutors have investigated Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and six members of his government over how they handled the coronavirus crisis, but have recommended the case be dropped, Conte’s office said on Thursday. Judicial sources confirmed the prosecutors had investigated the ministers following lawsuits filed in recent months in various cities on accusations including manslaughter,
di l’onorevole Tony Loffreda, CPA – Senatore indipendente canadese (Quebec) Sono passati più di sei mesi da quando è stato segnalato il primo caso COVID-19 del Canada. Come la maggior parte dei canadesi, non avrei mai pensato di vivere un’esperienza così stressante e imprevedibile. La pandemia ha certamente portato alla luce alcune delle lacune della
Carlo De Benedetti, the former owner of La Repubblica, one of Italy’s biggest daily newspapers, is no stranger to a challenge. Now, at the age of 85, the tycoon is about to embark on what might be his biggest one to date – launching a newspaper in the midst of a serious financial slump. De Benedetti
Vacanze all’italiana dei connazionali, ma forte assenza degli stranieri, praticamente solo europei. E’ in leggero ma per nulla decisivo miglioramento la fotografia del turismo italiano dell’Osservatorio Confturismo-Confcommercio e Swg di luglio. Una spesa media di 1.022 euro a famiglia, circa 680 euro a persona ma ancora il 20% di italiani non prenota per problemi economici
In stark contrast to the United States’ ongoing battle, New Zealand reported its 100th consecutive day with no community transmission, making the Pacific island nation of 5 million one of the safest places in the world. With global cases standing at more than 19.6 million, with 726,000 deaths, and many nations reimposing restrictions, New Zealanders have returned
A teenager was killed and 20 others, including an off-duty police officer, were shot at a large gathering in southeast Washington, DC, early Sunday, officials said. DC Police Chief Peter Newsham said multiple shooters carried out the attack that killed 17-year-old Christopher Brown. 20 other people suffered gunshot wounds, according to police spokeswoman Brianna Jordan.
The Italian government overruled recommendations from its scientific advisers for a softer lockdown, according to newly published documents. In early March, with the coronavirus rampant in parts of Italy, the scientists advised that the country be divided into two, with stricter rules for the harder-hit North. But just 48 hours later, the government announced a
For the cover of the Aug. 17, 2020 issue of TIME, longtime collaborator Tim O’Brien revisited his award-winning series depicting the mounting troubles facing President Trump. The new cover is the fourth installment and the first to depart the Oval Office, painting Trump at sea surrounded by COVID-19, as the White House recedes from view.
A Texas entrepreneur has been accused of misusing $1.6 million from the $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Lee Price III, a 29-year-old from Houston, spent the money on luxury items, such as real estate, a Lamborghini sports car, a Rolex watch and strip clubs, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Price is facing
The BC government announced on Tuesday it has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. “In recent weeks, British Columbians have been reminded that COVID-19 case counts can
