Sylvia Poggioli

Sylvia Poggioli appears in the following:

Rome's City Services Falling Behind

Saturday, August 04, 2018

From buses that catch fire to uncollected trash, Rome is facing a mess of problems with urban services. One group has responded by filling 5,000 potholes as the city tries to repair itself.

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NPR's Foreign Correspondents On Trump's Criticism Of Europe's Immigration Policy

Saturday, July 14, 2018

President Trump has blasted establishment politicians as he travels through Europe. In the "Barbershop," Michel Martin asks NPR correspondents if his populist messaging is affecting European politics.

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Ascendant 'Italians First' Politician Vows Mass Deportations And Challenges EU

Friday, June 29, 2018

Meet Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who has emerged as a powerful hard-liner driving tough anti-immigration stances in Italy's new government.

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This Room Is Thought To Have Been Michelangelo's Secret Hideaway And Drawing Board

Sunday, June 03, 2018

Sketches on the walls of a once hidden room of a museum in Florence help shed light on the Renaissance artist's creative process — and on a mysterious and dangerous period in his life.

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Italy's Role In The EU Questioned After New Government Is Formed

Friday, June 01, 2018

Italy's president has consented to allow two populist parties to form a governing coalition. But the arrangement has left some watchers worried about the potential consequences for Europe.

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After Months Of Talks, Italy Has A New Coalition Government

Friday, June 01, 2018

The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League have joined forces — a move that has investors and the European Union on edge over promises for a referendum on the eurozone.

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The Formation Of Italy's New Government Is Causing A Crisis With Global Implications

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

At heart is a power struggle between politicians who want Italy to remain a member of the European Union and the winners of March elections — Euroskeptic populists. Italy's president vetoed a populist coalition meaning fresh elections may need to be called.

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In Italy, Populists' Bid To Form Government Fails After Presidential Veto

Monday, May 28, 2018

Furious over President Sergio Mattarella's rejection of the populist coalition's euroskeptic pick for economic minister, 5-Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio called for Mattarella's impeachment.

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Coalition Talks Collapse In Italy As Country Heads Toward A New Vote

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

The two largest parties — the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the League, a right-wing alliance — have been in two months of fruitless talks.

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The Sistine Chapel Gets Its Own High-Tech Spectacle, With Music By Sting

Sunday, May 06, 2018

Now there's a new spectacle where visitors can feast their eyes on every detail of Michelangelo's masterpieces, with high-definition projections, actors, acrobats and music.

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Pope Apologizes For 'Serious Mistakes' In Handling Of Chile's Sex Abuse Scandal

Thursday, April 12, 2018

In a public letter, Francis says he misjudged the situation surrounding Chile's Bishop Juan Barros, who has been accused of helping cover up abuse.

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After 5 Years As Pope, Francis' Charismatic Image Has Taken Some Hits

Monday, March 12, 2018

The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church.

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Preliminary Results: Italy's Center-Right Coalition Leads After Election

Monday, March 05, 2018

Italians went to the polls Sunday after a campaign that featured violent clashes between fascists and anti-fascists in several cities. Immigration dominated the debate, as it has elsewhere in Europe.

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Italy's 5-Star Movement Leads In Polls, But Some Past Supporters Vow 'Never Again'

Friday, March 02, 2018

Italy votes for a new parliament Sunday. The populist 5-Star Movement has set its sights on heading the next government, but in Rome, where its politicians run the city, some voters are disenchanted.

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Anti-Migrant Slogans Are Overshadowing Italy's Election Race

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Far-right parties are campaigning for the March 4 elections, and they're not the only ones heightening the rhetoric against foreigners.

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Pope Francis Uses Christmas Message To Bring Up World Issues

Monday, December 25, 2017

Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to deliver a Christmas message. This pope has traditionally used these messages to focus on conflicts that are afflicting the world.

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Pope Francis Addresses Rohingya Refugees By Name In Bangladesh

Friday, December 01, 2017

Pope Francis met Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh today. He asked for their forgiveness for all the harm they've endured and, for the first time during his trip, he uttered their name in public.

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In Bangladesh Visit, Pope Francis Again Does Not Mention Rohingya

Thursday, November 30, 2017

In a speech in Bangladesh Thursday, Pope Francis spoke of the "refugees from Rakhine state" but, like he did in Myanmar recently, did not name the Rohingya.

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In Myanmar, Pope Francis Didn't Mention The Rohingya Minority By Name

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Pope Francis is in Myanmar where he voiced support for ethnic minorities, but did not mention the persecuted Muslim Rohingya by name. This, in comments to leader Aung San Suu Kyi, disappointed rights activists seeking support for the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have fled violence.

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In Myanmar, Pope Calls For Unity But Doesn't Reference Rohingya Muslims

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Pope Francis was meeting with Myanmar's leaders at a time when they're facing international condemnation over what the State Department calls ethnic cleansing of the country's minority Rohingya.

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