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Ceremony handing over power from Letta to Renzi; first meeting of new cabinet
Matteo Renzi became Italy's youngest premier on Saturday, promising a new era of stable government after using old-school politicking to engineer the overthrow of a fellow Democrat he deemed too timid to get the nation back to work.
The...
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Italy - New European currency put to the test
Two Italian towns near Florence began a six-month experiment on Wednesday (1/10) designed to test the practical aspects of a change to a single European currency. The new money is to be accepted as payment for goods and services in the...
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Italians mourn the passing of T-bone steak, outlawed from tonight
1. Cecchini butcher shop in Panzano in Chianti, 23 km
from Florence
2. Butcher, Dario Cecchini, on podium
3. Auction of Florentine T-bone steak
4. Butcher holding steaks to be auctioned off
5. Various of meat
6. Close up scale as...
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New leader of Democrats Party Renzi ready to become PM after Letta resigns, reax
The new leader of Italy's Democratic Party, Matteo Renzi, stood ready to take over the premiership on Friday after Enrico Letta announced on Thursday he was resigning.
Renzi, who was at Florence city hall on Friday morning, said later on...
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Berlusconi promises 'responsible opposition' as Renzi awaits PM nod
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi pledged that his Forza Italia party will be a "responsible opposition" on Saturday, after a meeting to discuss a potential new government headed by Democratic Party leader Matteo Renzi....
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France strongly opposes transit camps for immigrants
1. Wide shot Florence
2. Tourist looking at postcards
3. Ponte Vecchio (old Bridge)
4. EU ministers
5. Various shots ministers outside villa
6. Mid shot villa facade
7. Interior shot of press conference
8. SOUNDBITE (French) Dominique de...
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Restoration of Michelangelo's "David" is nearing its finish
1. Various of Florence
2. Various statue of David at at Galleria Dell'Academia
3. Cinzia Parnigoni, statue restorer on scaffolding
4. Close up brushing near David's ear
5. Various of Parnigoni working on David's head
6. SOUNDBITE...
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Residents of Florence react to verdict, do not expect US to extradite Knox
Florence residents said on Thursday that they were not surprised by the reinstatement of the conviction of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito for the murder of Meredith Kercher, a day after the Florence Appeals Court overturned their...
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IRELAND: EU TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF BEEF INDUSTRY
English/Nat
The European Union's Agriculture Commissioner, Franz Fischler, has said the BSE scare is the biggest crisis ever to face the community.
His comments come on the eve of an informal meeting for the agricultural ministers from...
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Italian politics in chaos again over power play, PM Letta refuses to step down
Italian Prime Minister, Enrico Letta, made a last-ditch effort to hold on to power on Wednesday amid growing calls from his critics, including rivals in his own party, for a new leader who would inject life into Italy's economy.
But...
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Renzi hopes to present new government by Saturday, Berlusconi comments
Italian premier-designate Matteo Renzi said on Wednesday that he should be able to form a new government by Saturday and seek a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.
His comments came after a day of consultations with representatives...
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Market opens up 0.5% as Renzi awaits the call to form a new government
Italy's financial markets opened up +0.5 per cent on Monday, as Matteo Renzi was asked by the president to try and form a new government.
"The markets are probably confident that Renzi can put in place the reforms that are needed," said...
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Severe flooding in the capital; fears Arno river may burst its banks
Torrential rains have deluged Italy, swelling rivers and forcing the closure of roads.
In Rome, residents in the northern section of the city were advised not to drive because of the risk of flooding.
The river Tiber had flooded early...
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EU ministers hold talks on terrorism, illegal immigration
1. Various wide shots of Florence
2. Exterior of Villa Cora where minister met; press outside
3. Photo opportunity outside meeting house
4. Various of photo opportunity
5. Interior of news conference
6. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giuseppe...
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Thousands of pieces of art need restoring after floods forty years ago
1. Wide shot Florence skyline
2. Long shot bridges on river Arno
3. Wide shot tourists walking )
4. Wide shot of 'Ponte Vecchio', (Old Bridge) on river Arno
AP TELEVISION FILE - November 1966 (black and white file with narrated voice...
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Shoe artists celebrate UK's royal wedding
AP Television
Rome, Italy - April 10, 2011
1. 'Piano' shoe
2. (From left to right) 'Thoughts' shoes, 'Door' shoe, 'Madame Butterfly' shoe
3. Tilt up on shoe rack
4. Pull focus from 'Italy's' boots, to 'Wild Nature' shoe
5. Tilt up on...
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Michelangelo
Story 4 - 01.52.08
242-MID-2074 R3 - Michelangelo
B/W Silent - 1936?
01.52.08 - Painting & drawings.
01.52.18 - Scenes in Florence, incl var statues
01.52.47 - Rome: scenes of Roman Forum and Coliseum
01.53.37 - Var s of buildings...
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Guests and friends of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrived at Florence airport to attend wedding reception at Forte Belvedere
Guests including Jonathan Cheban and former basketball player Scottie Pippen have been arriving to screaming fans for the expected wedding of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in Florence, Italy.
The reality TV star and Kanye West are...
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Cavalli offers winter glitter
AP Entertainment
Milan 23 February, 2013
1.Arco della Pace outside Roberto Cavalli venue, tilt down on crowd
2.Close shot of crowd
3.Wider shot with people
4.Close-up of lady with purple fur hat (Marta Marzotto)
5.Close-up of Maria...
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Renzi presents his new Cabinet to president, Renzi comments, analyst
Democratic Party leader Matteo Renzi formed Italy's new government on Friday and promised that his coalition would give "hope" to the economically-stagnant country.
At 39, Renzi will become Italy's youngest premier when he, and his...
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Leonardo Da Vinci's painting "The Annunciation" arrives in Tokyo
AP Television
Tokyo, Japan, 14 March 2007
1. Arrival of truck carrying Leonardo da Vinci's "Annunciation"
2. Close-up of truck door being opened
3. Truck door opens
4. Ambassador Mario Bova to the Italian Embassy of Japan watching the...
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Update on the salvage operation for the Costa Concordia
1. Wide pan left of capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia
2. Wide of Costa Concordia with white booms - for containing pollutants - floating in rough sea around the prow
3. Mid of booms floating, with rocks and Italian firefighter...
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The brother and sister of murder victim Meredith Kercher are speaking out following the re-conviction of American student Amanda Knox on Thursday. (Jan 31)
The family of murdered student Meredith Kercher welcomed the upheld conviction of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito on Friday, saying they hope it will bring them "nearer to the truth".
A court in Florence decided to reinstate the...