http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Rome) en-us Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:41:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/vatican-defends-pope-over-alleged-human-rights-violations?start=0 The Vatican has strongly denied accusations that Pope Francis stayed silent during human rights abuses in his native Argentina. Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports from Rome. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:41:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/vatican-defends-pope-over-alleged-human-rights-violations Pope Francis, Argentina, Dirty War, Catholic Church, Vatican City, Pope, Holy See, Rome, Human rights, Al Jazeera English The Vatican has strongly denied accusations that Pope Francis stayed silent during human rights abuses in his native Argentina. Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports from Rome. http://news.linktv.org/videos/india-italy-locked-in-diplomatic-row-over-marines-murder-case?start=0 India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is demanding that Italy send two marines back to his country to face trial. They are accused of killing two Indian fishermen in February last year. The marines were being held in India but were allowed to return to Italy to vote in the Italian general election two weeks ago. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:59:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/india-italy-locked-in-diplomatic-row-over-marines-murder-case Enrica Lexie, Manmohan Singh, India, Italy, San Marco Regiment, Foreign relations of India, Foreign relations of Italy, Italian armed forces, Rome, New Delhi India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is demanding that Italy send two marines back to his country to face trial. They are accused of killing two Indian fishermen in February last year. The marines were being held in India but were allowed to return to Italy to vote in the Italian general election two weeks ago. ---- Italian sailors Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone sit in a police vehicle after they appeared in court in the southern Indian city of Kochi June 2, 2012. An Indian court granted bail last month to Latorre and Girone, charged with the murder of two Indian fishermen in a case that has caused a major diplomatic rift between Rome and New Delhi. The two marines were part of a military security team protecting the cargo ship Enrica Lexie from pirate attacks when they opened fire on the fishermen's boat off the coast of Kerala on Feb. 15. Italian officials say the men mistook the fishermen for pirates. http://news.linktv.org/videos/muslims-look-to-vatican-to-strengthen-interfaith-bond?start=0 Final preparations are being made at the Vatican&nbsp; for the election of a new Catholic pope. And as Roman Catholics keep a close eye on the ballot, the church's place in today's society is also under scrutiny. So too is its relationship with the world's other faiths. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:04:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/muslims-look-to-vatican-to-strengthen-interfaith-bond Catholic Church, Papal conclave, Islam, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope, Inter-religious tolerance, Religion, Vatican City, Rome, Al Jazeera English Final preparations are being made at the Vatican for the election of a new Catholic pope. And as Roman Catholics keep a close eye on the ballot, the church's place in today's society is also under scrutiny. So too is its relationship with the world's other faiths. http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-criticizes-outcome-of-friends-of-syria-meeting?start=0 The International diplomatic group of countries known as 'Friends of Syria' met in Rome to discuss the situation in the country. However, Russia criticized the decisions that emerged from this meeting, and found that it is encouraging extremists to seize power by force. Defected Brigadier General Manaf Tlass hopes that a Russian-American agreement would bring an end to the crisis. New TV reports. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:14:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-criticizes-outcome-of-friends-of-syria-meeting Friends of Syria Group, Syrian Civil War, Free Syrian Army, Russia-Syria relations, Manaf Tlass, Syrian National Council, Syrian Arab News Agency, Al-Nusra Front, Syria, Politics of Syria The International diplomatic group of countries known as 'Friends of Syria' met in Rome to discuss the situation in the country. However, Russia criticized the decisions that emerged from this meeting, and found that it is encouraging extremists to seize power by force. Defected Brigadier General Manaf Tlass hopes that a Russian-American agreement would bring an end to the crisis. New TV reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/powers-syria-opposition-meet-for-crucial-rome-talks?start=0 World powers and Syrian opposition leaders are meeting in Rome today for crucial talks aimed at ending the country's civil war. Al Jazeera takes a look at potential roadblocks -- including Russia's insistence that the opposition stop making "unrealistic demands."<br /> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:04:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/powers-syria-opposition-meet-for-crucial-rome-talks Syrian conflict peace proposals , Syrian Civil War, Friends of Syria Group, John Kerry, Moaz al-Khatib, Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Free Syrian Army, Syrian National Council, US Secretary of State World powers and Syrian opposition leaders are meeting in Rome today for crucial talks aimed at ending the country's civil war. Al Jazeera takes a look at potential roadblocks -- including Russia's insistence that the opposition stop making "unrealistic demands." http://news.linktv.org/videos/catholics-flock-to-hear-pope-ahead-of-historic-resignation?start=0 Pope Benedict XVI's resignation came as a shock to the world's Catholics just days ago. Now, he has made one of his last remaining public appearances as head of the church. Thousands of faithful flocked to the Vatican to offer thanks and bid farewell. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:38:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/catholics-flock-to-hear-pope-ahead-of-historic-resignation Pope Benedict XVI, Catholic Church, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Saint Peter's Square, Catholicism, Rome, Al Jazeera English Pope Benedict XVI's resignation came as a shock to the world's Catholics just days ago. Now, he has made one of his last remaining public appearances as head of the church. Thousands of faithful flocked to the Vatican to offer thanks and bid farewell. http://news.linktv.org/videos/just-for-new-years-extreme-diving-into-romes-tiber-river?start=0 A handful of hearty souls took the plunge today for a New Year's Day dive into the Tiber River to the delight of Romans and tourists. The chilly stunts have become a Rome tradition. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:44:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/just-for-new-years-extreme-diving-into-romes-tiber-river Rome, Tiber, New Year's Day, ITN News A handful of hearty souls took the plunge today for a New Year's Day dive into the Tiber River to the delight of Romans and tourists. The chilly stunts have become a Rome tradition. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-anti-austerity-protesters-clash-with-police-in-spain-italy?start=0 There are violent clashes between police and demonstrators in Spain and Italy, as workers go on strike across Europe to protest against spending cuts they say have deepened the economic crisis. <br /> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:23:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-anti-austerity-protesters-clash-with-police-in-spain-italy European sovereign debt crisis, 2011-2013 Spanish Protests, Anti-austerity protests, General strike, 2008-2013 Spanish financial crisis, Italy, Spain, Police brutality, Madrid, Barcelona There are violent clashes between police and demonstrators in Spain and Italy, as workers go on strike across Europe to protest against spending cuts they say have deepened the economic crisis. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-dead-berlusconi-artwork-unveiled?start=0 In a glass case in Rome appears to lie the corpse of former Italian PM, Silvio Berlusconi. The body is in fact a waxwork, the latest provocative piece by Italian artists Antonio Garullo and Mario Ottocento, and is entitled, "The Dream of All Italians." Thu, 31 May 2012 14:40:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-dead-berlusconi-artwork-unveiled Silvio Berlusconi, Antonio Garullo, Mario Ottocento, Political satire, Italy, Art, Prime Minister of Italy, Wax sculpture, Rome, Satire In a glass case in Rome appears to lie the corpse of former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi. The body is in fact a waxwork, the latest provocative piece by Italian artists Antonio Garullo and Mario Ottocento, which they have entitled, "The Dream of All Italians." ---- The exhibit entitled "The Dream Of Italian", which comprises of a wax figurine representing Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi as being dead, by Italian artists Antonio Garullo and Mario Ottocento, is seen at the Ferrajoli Palace in downtown Rome http://news.linktv.org/videos/italy-proposes-tough-law-to-combat-violent-protests?start=0 Last weekend's riots in Rome have prompted the government to come up with new laws to prevent violent protests, but will they restrict the right to peaceful demonstrations too? Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:46:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/italy-proposes-tough-law-to-combat-violent-protests Italy, Rome, Protest, Roberto Maroni, Occupy Wall Street, Global financial system, Anti-austerity protests, Riot, Politics of Italy, Human rights The recent protests in Rome have prompted the government to come up with new laws to prevent violence, but will they restrict peaceful demonstrations too? Presenting the proposals, Italy's interior minister Roberto Maroni said: "I realize that these proposals, these initiatives, come into the sphere of constitutional human rights and for this reason I want to open a discussion with all political parties before I present my proposals to a cabinet meeting. Measures that will guarantee everyone's right to protest in a peaceful manner. But also to guarantee to all citizens that the cities they live in will be safe." ---- The recent protests in Rome have prompted the government to come up with new laws to prevent violent riots. The government has come under fire for failing to prevent the worst riots in Rome for years. Italy's interior minister proposed on Tuesday to restore a law that would combat violent protests. It comes after heavy criticism for the government's failure to prevent the worst riots in Rome for years. [Roberto Maroni, Italy's Interior Minister]: "I realize that these proposals, these initiatives, come into the sphere of constitutional human rights and for this reason I want to open a discussion with all political parties before I present my proposals to a cabinet meeting. Measures that will guarantee everyone's right to protest in a peaceful manner. But also to guarantee to all citizens that the cities they live in will be safe." Maroni suggested reviving a law from the 1970s, when Italy was racked by leftwing protests and urban guerrilla violence that came close to destabilizing the state. The law allowed police to use firearms, when necessary, and banned the wearing of helmets or masks during demonstrations. It also provided for preventive detention of demonstrators suspected of planning violence. The proposals are a reaction to national shock and frustration that a few hundred so-called "black bloc" rioters were able to hijack a demonstration by thousands of peaceful protesters against Italy's economic crisis. But critics say the proper application of existing laws and a major boost to police resources is what's needed rather than new measure http://news.linktv.org/videos/economy-protests-turn-violent-in-rome?start=0 Protests over the health of the global financial system took place in more than 80 countries, while demonstrations turned violent in Rome. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:52:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/economy-protests-turn-violent-in-rome Rome, Europe, Occupy Wall Street, London, Italy, Police riot, Global financial system, New Zealand, ABC News (Australia) Protests over the health of the global financial system took place in more than 80 countries, while demonstrations turned violent in Rome. Protesters face police riot during a demonstration by the 'Indignant' group against banking and finance in Rome October 15, 2011. Demonstrators rallied on Saturday across the world to accuse bankers and politicians of wrecking economies, but only in Rome did the global "day of rage" erupt into violence. Galvanized by the Occupy Wall Street movement, the protests began in New Zealand, rippled east to Europe and were expected to return to their starting point in New York. Demonstrations touched most European capitals and other cities. http://news.linktv.org/videos/europe-in-crisis-rome-riots-over-austerity-measures?start=0 The eurozone is poised to hear more bad news on the state of its economic health, after Rome became the latest scene of protests over spending cuts and tax hikes. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:57:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/europe-in-crisis-rome-riots-over-austerity-measures European sovereign debt crisis, Italy, Austerity, Rome, Silvio Berlusconi, Economy of Italy, Protest, Politics of Italy, Sky News The eurozone is poised to hear more bad news on the state of its economic health, after Rome became the latest scene of protests over spending cuts and tax hikes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/italy-austerity-measures-face-protests-strike?start=0 The Italian government is to call a confidence vote to push its austerity budget through parliament, while much of Italy's transportation has ground to a halt as the country's biggest labor union goes on strike in protest. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:03:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/italy-austerity-measures-face-protests-strike Italy, Rome, Protest, European sovereign debt crisis, Austerity, Strike, Politics of Italy, Trade union, Italian General Confederation of Labour, Economy of Italy The Italian government is to call a confidence vote to push its austerity budget through parliament. A cabinet meeting is being arranged to authorize the vote. Meanwhile, much of Italy's air, land, and sea transport has ground to a halt as the country's biggest labor union goes on strike. Al Jazeera's Nadim Baba reports from Rome. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072611?start=896 UN envoy warns Yemeni state could collapse, Bahraini opposition to present evidence of regime's human rights violations, Tunisians call for a "second revolution," and more.<br /> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072611 Protest, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Drought, Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia, Human rights, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain France announced a donors' conference tomorrow in Nairobi to raise as much as 1.6 billion US dollars to help fight famine in Somalia and other drought-stricken areas in East Africa. The announcement came after an emergency meeting at the Food and Agricultural Organization, FAO headquarters in Rome yesterday on the latest food crisis in east Africa. The UN is set to expand the area in southern Somalia classified as a famine area. The WFP estimates over 11.3 million people need aid across the drought-hit in East Africa. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072511?start=36 <p>Syrian regime allows the formation of rival parties, EU security chief slams Europe's "silence" on xenophobia, thousands of Moroccans renew the demand for democratic constitution, and more.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072511 Protest, Israel, Egypt, Civilian casualties, Egyptian Revolution, Benjamin Netanyahu, NATO, Tahrir Square, Constitution, Libya Presenter, Female #1 An urgent ministerial meeting is underway in the Italian capital Rome to address the drought crisis rocking the Horn of Africa region, especially Somalia. Presenter, Male #1 The director-general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, said that the drought has created a catastrophic situation in the region. He stressed the importance of collecting 1.6 billion dollars in the upcoming year and 300 million dollars in the next two months. Reporter, Male #2 Starvation is dimming the hope of a better life in countries across the Horn of African. As the number of children and seniors suffering from starvation and poverty is continuing to rise, millions across the globe are complaining about their overeating habits. Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, and Uganda are facing the most serious food crises witnessed in Africa in 20 years. The region is being hit by the worst wave of drought seen in 60 years. The number of people affected by the drought is estimated at 12 million. According to UN statistics, tens of thousands of people have died in the past few weeks. The effects are far worse in Somalia, where more than 3.75 million people, nearly half of the population, are suffering from starvation, with the young and the old dying in large numbers. Meanwhile, relief agencies are unable to reach more than two million Somalis. World Food Programme officials said they are considering the use of aircraft to drop food supplies in areas under the control of armed fighters from al-Shabab Mujahedin Movement. Thousands of Somalis are fleeing each day via the Kenyan and Ethiopian borders in search of food and to escape the conflict raging in the country. Nearly one quarter of the children in the Horn of Africa region are suffering from severe malnutrition. International groups are mobilizing efforts to counter the crisis. Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd visited some of the drought victims and urged the world to do more to help. The World Bank has pledged 500 million dollars as an initial aid package to the hardest-hit victims in the region. This news comes shortly before an urgent meeting on the Horn of Africa was called for by the FAO in response to a request by France to counter the growing crisis and rally efforts against starvation. The FAO director called for rapid and extensive international aid. Guest, Male #3 (Jacques Diouf, FAO Director-General) We must save lives and livelihoods and we must react to the emergency conditions to prevent them from growing. The combined forces of drought, inflation, and conflict have created a catastrophic situation. Reporter, Male #2 The French Minister of Agriculture has painted a tragic picture of what he witnessed during his visit to Kenya. Guest, Male #4, (Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Agriculture) I retuned from Kenya yesterday. Tens of thousands of refugees are suffering from exhaustion. Children are dying of hunger. Families are arriving in Kenya after losing some of their members due to exhaustion during the journey. Reporter, Male #2 They are merely efforts aimed at ending a tragic humanitarian crisis. Though they have come late, they will allow for better preparation to counter other disasters before they happen. http://news.linktv.org/videos/italy-pm-berlusconi-suffers-referendum-defeat?start=0 Italians were celebrating in Rome after voters dealt premier Silvio Berlusconi a serious blow on Monday, overturning laws passed by his government to revive nuclear energy, privatise the water supply, and help him avoid prosecution. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/italy-pm-berlusconi-suffers-referendum-defeat Silvio Berlusconi, Italy, Referendum, Nuclear power, Nuclear power in Italy, Water privatization, Rome, Politics of Italy, Alan Fisher, Al Jazeera English Italians were celebrating in Rome after voters dealt premier Silvio Berlusconi a serious political blow on Monday, overturning laws passed by his government to revive nuclear energy, privatise the water supply and help him avoid prosecution. Partial results from referendums on Monday showed clear majorities to throw out a water privatisation law, kill a law reviving nuclear energy and undo legislation offering the Italian leader a partial legal shield in criminal prosecutions. Voter turnout topped 57 per cent - safely above the 51 per cent needed to validate the vote. It is the first time since 1995 that a quorum has been reached. Anti-nuclear activists were celebrating in central Rome as the partial results were announced. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Rome. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-050511-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=711 Siege on Syria's Daraa to end as arrest campaigns begin elsewhere. Anti-Saleh protests continue in Yemen as living conditions deteriorate. Bahrain continues crackdown on pro-democracy advocates. Coalition to create fund for Libyan revolutionaries. Sixteen killed in Iraq suicide bombing. Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with President Obama on May 20th. And journalists risk their lives for Arab Spring coverage. Mosaic is broadcast in the US on Link TV, <span>DIRECTV 375 and DISH Network 9410. For air times visit <a href="http://www.linktv.org/mosaic">linktv.org/mosaic</a>.<br /></span> Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-050511-world-news-from-the-middle-east Protest, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Middle East, Arab Spring, United States, Syria, Iraq The international Libya contact group has agreed to fund the Libyan revolutionaries fight the country's ruler for the past several months. Italy's foreign minister, Franco Frattini says the humanitarian fund for Libya's opposition has reached USD$200 million. The opposition itself says it needs USD$3 billion to fund itself. The group consisting of the United States, a number of European countries, and certain countries from the Middle East, including Qatar and the UAE, announced the establishment of a special fun the help the revolutionaries, in Rome. The US said it will release some of the more than USD$30 billion worth of frozen Libyan assets to aid the opposition forces. Kuwait has also said it will contribute about USD$180 million.