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Now playing Next Italy 'Jihadist network' dismantled in Europe-wide anti-terror crackdown At least 15 people suspected of terrorism offences were arrested across Europe on Thursday. The crackdown in countries including Italy, Britain and 12/11/2015
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Now playing Next Italy Rome mayor resigns over lavish restaurant expenses The mayor of Rome has resigned after a scandal over his credit card expenses. Ignazio Marino, a member of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s 08/10/2015
Now playing Next Italy Renzi slams unions after Rome's Colosseum remained closed Italy’s prime minister has slammed trade unions after Rome’s Colosseum remained closed until 11.30 on Friday morning so workers to attend a meeting 18/09/2015
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Now playing Next Italy Mayor under pressure over 'decline of Rome' What has happened to the Eternal City? Rubbish on the streets of Rome and wildcat strikes causing delays on subway trains have prompted national and 27/07/2015
Now playing Next Italy Two nuns rescued after three days stuck in lift Two nuns have been rescued after three days stuck in an elevator in Rome. The women, aged 58 and 69, were from Ireland and New Zealand respectively 09/06/2015
Now playing Next Italy Italians celebrate 70th anniversary of Liberation Day Italians are celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day. Ceremonies are being held to mark the uprising against the Nazis and their Fascist 25/04/2015
Now playing Next Culture news Rome's poor suburbs get a street art face-lift Tor Marancia is the last of several poorer Roman suburbs to get a much needed face-lift thanks to the work of a group of international street 07/04/2015
Now playing Next Italy Right-wing Northern League holds rally in centre of Rome Thousands have turned out in Rome for an anti-government demonstration 28/02/2015
Now playing Next Italy Football violence in Rome prompts outcry over damage to historical monuments Hundreds of drunk fans of Dutch club Feyenoord clashed with riot police near the Spanish Steps in Rome ahead of Thursday’s evening Europa League game 20/02/2015