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Italian university to switch to English-only classes

One of Italy’s leading universities will switch to teaching in the English language, saying the institution was left with “no other choice” in order to compete worldwide.

Posted: May 16, 2012, 9:03 pm

Court rules Costa Concordia captain unfit to run ship

Italy's top appeals court ruled on Wednesday that Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, was unfit to command the cruise liner which ran aground and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio in January, causing at least 30 deaths.

Posted: May 16, 2012, 8:14 pm

Is China’s crackdown on foreigners about crime or illegal immigration?

China has launched a 100-day crackdown against illegal immigration and illegal employment in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault case involving a British national who was videotaped allegedly attempting to force himself on a Chinese woman.

Posted: May 16, 2012, 8:05 pm

German launches lawsuit over alleged CIA rendition

A German man who claims he was beaten and held in a secret prison in Afghanistan by the CIA has begun a lawsuit in Europe.

Posted: May 16, 2012, 7:00 pm

NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin answers Syria questions

Syria has been locked in a violent conflict between President Bashar Assad’s regime and civilian forces for over 14 months. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin answered reader questions about the conflict earlier today.

Posted: May 16, 2012, 6:13 pm