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Do not fear the other, pope says on World Migrant Day

Vatican City - Muslimchronicle

called Sunday for hospitality towards migrants, calling it a "sin" to give in to fear of the other as he marked the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. "It is not easy... to put oneself in the shoes of people so different from us," the pontiff said during a solemn mass at St Peter's Basilica. "Local communities are sometimesRead more

At least 25 dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya

Rome - Muslimchronicle

At least 25 people are feared to have drowned in a shipwreck off Libya after a dinghy, possibly carrying some 150 migrants, ran into trouble, two rescue organisations said Saturday. "Rubber dinghy sunk north of Tripoli. At least 25 people died in the incident, exact numbers still unclear. Italian navy on the scene," the German charity Sea Watch said onRead more

Italian Ambassador visits Prime Minister Hariri

Beirut - Muslimchronicle

A statement by the Italian Embassy in Beirut indicated that the Ambassador of Italy to Lebanon, H.E. Massimo Marotti, was received by H.E. the Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Marotti maintained that "Italy is fully committed to supporting Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty, unity and prosperity and stands by Lebanon’s side in the important challenge the Government is facing." The Ambassador said that as aRead more

Eni and Shell to stand trial in Italy over Nigeria kickback scandal

Milan - Muslimchronicle

Italian giant Eni and fellow petroleum company Shell will stand trial in Italy over allegations of bribery and corruption in the 2011 purchase of an offshore oil block in Nigeria. A judge in Milan ordered Eni, Shell and key figures such as Eni chief Claudio Descalzi and his predecessor Paolo Scaroni to stand trial in proceedings to begin March 5,Read more

Ferrari could quit F1 over new plans, boss warns

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Ferrari could quit Formula One at the end of 2020 if the team does not agree with the plans of the sports' new owners, the boss of the Italian carmaker has warned. President Sergio Marchionne said F1 had been "part of our DNA since the day we were born" on a conference call discussing Ferrari's financial results on Thursday. "ButRead more

Carla Bruni finds joys of English, and feminism

Paris - Muslimchronicle

As a multilingual pop star, Carla Bruni intimately feels each language. In her native Italian, she explains, reading a simple menu sounds like poetry but the words can be hard for non-natives to decipher. French, her main professional language, is wonderful for writers but lacks tonality -- "Rr! rr! rr! rr! rr! rr!" she explains for emphasis, exaggerating the GallicRead more

Italy orders N. Korea's envoy to leave

Seoul - Muslimchronicle

Italy has ordered North Korea's newly-appointed ambassador to leave the country in an apparent bid to join the global drive to punish the North for its continued missile and nuclear provocations, a local media report showed Sunday. According to South Korea’s News Agency (Yonhap), Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano unveiled the decision in an interview with a local daily. InRead more

Italian tourist held over killing of hotel supervisor at Egyptian resort

Cairo - Muslimchronicle

An Italian tourist has been detained in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Marsa Alam on suspicion of killing a supervisor on a hotel building site, judicial sources said. The supervising engineer, identified as Tariq Ahmed Abdel Hameed, died after becoming involved in a brawl on Thursday when he warned the tourist not to enter a restricted area, the sourcesRead more

Oman dining: Saucy, creamy add-ons

Oman - Muslimchronicle

ALFREDO SAUCE Thick and creamy restaurant quality sauce that can be made right at home and is every cheese lover’s dream come true. A sauce that complements your pasta or bakes with perfection. Ingredients • 500ml heavy cream • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter • 2 tablespoons cream cheese • 1 to 1-1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoonRead more

Bahraini-Italian military cooperation discussed

Manama - Arab Today

Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received here today the Commander of the Italian Naval Fleet, Vice admiral Danato Marzano, and his accompanying delegation. They reviewed the friendly Bahraini-Italian relations, and ways to enhance military cooperation for the common interests of the two countries. Inspector-General Major-General Abdulla Hassan Al-Nuaimi, Assistant ChiefRead more