Italy has received amazing news this weekend. Vincenzo Nibali emerged victorious in the Tour de France in spite of inclement weather conditions and painful eliminations of other favorite participants. He is the first Italian winner in 16 years. Some would say that the athlete benefited from the misfortune of others. For example, Alberto Contador, a three-time winner of the Tour, hit a sinkhole … [Read more...]
Further Reforms in the Vatican Bank
Pope Francis is known for his push for reforms and greater transparency within the Vatican, and his reforms targeted Vatican’s Bank as well. Earlier, in 2013, the Bank has reported a major drop in its net profits, from €86.6 million (in 2012) to €2.87 million. That was just the second time that the Vatican Bank has published its records within its 127-year history span, and the move was part of … [Read more...]
New ITV Footage Shows Suarez Clearly Bit Chiellini
Last night’s Italy-Uruguay clash in Group G of the 2014 FIFA World Cup also brought on an incident that has less to do with sportsmanship and far more to do with scandal: Luis Suarez, a forward for FC Liverpool, allegedly bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. There is a considerable amount of controversy surrounding the event, which seemingly took place with only 12 minutes before the final … [Read more...]
