News for '-ansa'

NY-Delhi flight escorted by fighter jets to Rome after bomb scare

NY-Delhi flight escorted by fighter jets to Rome after bomb scare

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Italian news agency ANSA said the flight was diverted following a request from American Airlines for security checks related to a "suspected bomb threat".

2 Indians held in Italy for enslaving 33 countrymen on farms

2 Indians held in Italy for enslaving 33 countrymen on farms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The two alleged gangmasters were arrested on Saturday and are under investigation for crimes, including enslavement and labour exploitation, the Italian news agency said.

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The rule in question states 'no communication with the crew is permitted from outside the boat using electric or electronic equipment'.

Indian worker with severed arm left to die in Italy

Indian worker with severed arm left to die in Italy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Medical help did not reach Singh until an hour and a half later. He was airlifted to a hospital in Rome but died on Wednesday.

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Italian police have arrested the owner of the agriculture company who dumped a 31-year-old Indian worker on the road without medical assistance after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery, causing his death, a tragic incident that shocked the country and its leadership.

Meet twin sisters from J&K who won medals in Wushu

Meet twin sisters from J&K who won medals in Wushu

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The sisters faced each other in the final of their category in which Ayra prevailed as gold medalist while Ansa settled for silver.

PIX: Thousands bid farewell to Rossi in Vicenza

PIX: Thousands bid farewell to Rossi in Vicenza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Thousands of mourners gathered in the Italian city of Vicenza on Saturday for the funeral of former Italy forward Paolo Rossi, whose coffin was carried to the cathedral by his team mates from the 1982 World Cup-winning side.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. The late Maradona is also still revered, celebrated on fans' t-shirts, banners or tattoos, and on a giant mural in Naples' Miracles Square that has become a major attraction in the countdown to the Scudetto.

Police raid footballer Lukaku's birthday party, fine players

Police raid footballer Lukaku's birthday party, fine players

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Regulations in Milan, which is in one of Italy's Yellow Zones, include a curfew between 2200 and 0500 with breaches resulting in fines.

Infantino says football will be totally different after coronavirus

Infantino says football will be totally different after coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Football will be totally different when it eventually resumes after the coronavirus outbreak, the head of global soccer body FIFA Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.

6 killed, 120 injured in Italian nightclub stampede

6 killed, 120 injured in Italian nightclub stampede

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

The victims include five people under the age of 18 -- three girls and two boys - and an adult woman who accompanied her daughter to the concert.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

PHOTOS: 12 Pakistani women who dared to lift the veil

PHOTOS: 12 Pakistani women who dared to lift the veil

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Though instability continues to plague Pakistan and many areas are dominated by social conservatism, some of the country's more affluent women have worked to fashion a very different kind of lifestyle for themselves. From being a pilates instructor to a rock climber, meet the feisty women who have broken away from tradition and shattered stereotypes.

Italian Foreign Minister resigns over marines' issue

Italian Foreign Minister resigns over marines' issue

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi on Tuesday resigned following criticism of the government's decision to send back to India the two Italian marines accused of killing Indian fishermen.

SHOCKING! Italy coach Conte among 130 named in match-fixing

SHOCKING! Italy coach Conte among 130 named in match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Italy coach Antonio Conte is among 130 people who face formal investigation.

Balotelli apologises for red card against Arsenal

Balotelli apologises for red card against Arsenal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Manchester City's volatile forward Mario Balotelli has said he is sorry for being sent off against Arsenal on Sunday, his agent told the Ansa news agency on Monday.

Cassano apologises for gay remark

Cassano apologises for gay remark

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Italy forward Antonio Cassano apologised on Tuesday for saying he hoped there were no homosexuals in the national team.

Italy recalls envoy to India over trial of Marines

Italy recalls envoy to India over trial of Marines

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Italy on Tuesday recalled its ambassador to India for consultations and asserted that it will deal with the situation of "ambiguous and unreliable" behaviour by Indian authorities.

Italy petitions UN over trial of its two marines in India

Italy petitions UN over trial of its two marines in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Italy has petitioned the United Nations over the trial of its two marines in India under a strict anti-piracy law for the killing of two Indian fishermen, and said it would exercise "all options" to bring back the naval personnel.

Kubica back in hospital after slipping on ice

Kubica back in hospital after slipping on ice

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica, who has not raced since a near-fatal crash last February, was taken to hospital in Italy on Wednesday after slipping on a patch of ice and injuring his leg.

F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash

F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica was flown to hospital on Sunday after a high speed crash while competing in a rally in Italy, his Renault team said in a statement.

La Liga: Ranieri resigns as Roma coach

La Liga: Ranieri resigns as Roma coach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Claudio Ranieri resigned as coach of AS Roma following their shock 4-3 loss at Genoa on Sunday in a game they had led 3-0.

Marines issue: Italy recalls envoy to India

Marines issue: Italy recalls envoy to India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Stepping up pressure, Italy on Tuesday recalled its Ambassador in New Delhi over the issue of two Italian marines facing trial in India and lashed out at Indian authorities for their "ambiguous and unreliable" behaviour.

PM to decide over AFSPA: Ansari

PM to decide over AFSPA: Ansari

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Vice-President Hamid Ansari, who had served as the chairman of a committee which favoured withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, on Saturday said the prime minister would take a decision on the matter.

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The league, which was announced on Sunday with 12 founding members, has been championed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, the new competition's chairman. It is now left with three Italian clubs -- AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan -- plus Perez's Real Madrid along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid from Spain.

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Italy will take up at the "international level" the trial of two marines in India for the killing of two Indian fishermen, Premier Enrico Letta has said.

Eto'o agrees terms with Inter

Eto'o agrees terms with Inter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan, his agent said on Thursday as a swap deal involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved closer.

Reggina charged in Italian scandal

Reggina charged in Italian scandal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Italian Serie A team Reggina will face trial in the match-fixing scandal that has already penalised four of the country's elite clubs

F1: Stepney returns to Italy

F1: Stepney returns to Italy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Nigel Stepney, the former Ferrari employee accused of leaking information to McLaren, again denied any wrongdoing.

Chopper scam: Italy shelves case against Finmeccannica

Chopper scam: Italy shelves case against Finmeccannica

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Italian prosecutors have "shelved" proceedings against defence major Finmeccannica, the parent firm of AgustaWestland, saying it had nothing to do with the alleged corruption in India's Rs 3,600-crore deal to procure 12 VVIP helicopters, Italian news agency Ansa reported.

Imola hopeful of regaining Grand Prix slot

Imola hopeful of regaining Grand Prix slot

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

San Marino Grand Prix organisers remained hopeful on Tuesday that they would have a Formula One race next year despite it being left off the 2007 calendar.

'Pope to watch 2006 World Cup'

'Pope to watch 2006 World Cup'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Pope Benedict would watch the most important matches of the World Cup, Franz Beckenbauer said after meeting the Pontiff

Berlin attack suspect shot dead in Italy

Berlin attack suspect shot dead in Italy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Identity checks had established 'without a shadow of doubt' that the dead man was Amri, Italy said.

Rossi says no to Formula One

Rossi says no to Formula One

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Italian marine will not return to India for trial

Italian marine will not return to India for trial

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Massimiliano Latorre, one of the two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 off the Kerala coast, will not return to India.

Formula One to stay at Imola

Formula One to stay at Imola

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Italy's Imola circuit will host grands prix for at least another five years, local officials said on Monday after meeting Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Football referee Collina to retire next year

Football referee Collina to retire next year

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Under Italian Referees Association rules, professional referees must stand down at the age of 45.

Fiat chief Umberto Agnelli dead

Fiat chief Umberto Agnelli dead

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Fiat president Umberto Agnelli has died at the age of 69, the Italian news agency ANSA reported on Friday.