World View: Italy Blamed for Shocking Increase in Slave Trade in Libya
Contents: CNN investigation finds thriving slave trade in Libya; Italy defends its role in Libya’s slave trade
Angelino Alfano
Italy Deports Moroccan Jihadist Planning Bomb Attack in Vatican
Italian security forces have deported an Islamist Moroccan national who had expressed his intentions to carry out a terror attack in the Vatican.
Muslims Stage Massive Protest, Chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ Outside Rome’s Colosseum
Thousands of Muslims gathered in protest outside Rome’s Colosseum Friday after Italian authorities shut down a number of so-called “garage mosques” to avoid young people becoming radicalized. The Muslim community of Rome chose the iconic Colosseum, a worldwide symbol of
Italian Taxpayers Billed Record €700 Million for Immigrant Costs
The Italian government has passed a new law that will cost taxpayers a record €700 million to defray the expenses of migrant welcome centers and centers for retention of “irregular” foreigners.
Italy Deports Tunisian Linked to Islamic State
Italian authorities have deported yet another potential terrorist, a Tunisian man who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and was purportedly trying to reach the Syrian-Iraqi region to fight for ISIS.
Turkey Warns of Three Million More Migrants, If Accord With Europe Falls
Turkish President Erdogan’s recent threat to reopen migrant routes from Turkey into Europe would mean a possible influx of as many as 3 million more migrants, according to reports Tuesday.
Italy Invites Chinese Police to Help Patrol Streets of Milan and Rome
Italian police in Milan and Rome are currently being flanked by several police officers from the People’s Republic of China, as an “experiment” in cooperative law enforcement.
U.S. State Department Warns Americans Abroad of Holy Week Terror Threat
The State Department has warned U.S. citizens traveling in Europe that terrorist groups “continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe” and advises them to be especially cautious during upcoming “religious holidays.” On Tuesday, Italian counterterrorism forces in Naples arrested suspected
Italian Police Arrest Imam Who Infiltrated Migrant Center and Planned Rome Terrorist Attack
Italian counterterrorist police have arrested a 22-year-old Somali imam and asylum-seeker, for planning a terror attack on the city of Rome as well as “intense and vehement proselytism” among migrants for jihad. On Wednesday, police moved swiftly to arrest the
Italy Dreads Looming Invasion of 400,000 New Immigrants ‘in Coming Weeks’
As the Schengen treaty guaranteeing open internal European borders continues to crumble, Italy is gearing up for a tidal wave of as many as 400,000 immigrants “in the coming weeks,” according to Italian sources, and worse still, they will be
Former Muslim Cleric Suspected of Terrorist Intentions Expelled From Italy
ROME – Italy has expelled a Moroccan man after investigations revealed he wanted to commit acts of terrorism and planned to travel to Syria, the interior minister said on Tuesday. The 40-year-old, who had briefly acted as a Muslim cleric
EU Tells Italy to ‘Use Force’ to Get Migrants’ Fingerprints
The Commissioner of the European Union (EU) has urged Italy to “use force” when necessary to collect the fingerprints of asylum seekers coming into the country, and to immediately activate two new migrant registration “hotspots” to ensure that all migrants
Italy Hints at Giving Migrants a Free Pass into EU as France Closes Border
Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano described a move by France to keep illegal migrants trapped in Italy and out of France as a “slap in the face” this week, while the nation’s Prime Minister hinted at the possibility of providing the migrants with temporary residence passes that would allow them to legally enter the rest of the European Union, stating Italy was considering some form of “Plan B.”
