New York Times - Italy
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Detention of Francesco Schettino, Italian Captain, Affirmed
A Florence appeals court rejected both the prosecutors†request to imprison the Francesco Schettino, who is under house arrest, and the request of his lawyer to have him released.
Roman Catholics Convene to Discuss Sexual Abuse Prevention
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/world/europe/roman-catholic-church-convenes-assembly-on-abuse-prevention.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/02/07/world/VATICAN/VATICAN-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Religious superiors as well as abuse victims were invited to a symposium in Rome. Some wondered what action would come from the meeting.
With Leaning Tower of Pisa Straighter, Other Contenders
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/world/europe/with-leaning-tower-of-pisa-straighter-others-vie-for-title.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/02/07/world/SWITZERLAND/SWITZERLAND-thumbStandard-v2.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Repairs have ended the Pisa towerâ€s status as the most leaning, and a small tower in Germany is the new Guinness titleholder, but rivals have emerged.
Hundreds of Deaths as Europe Struggles With Snow Amid an Intense Cold Snap
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/world/europe/europe-struggles-to-deal-with-cold-and-snow.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/02/05/world/europe/02062012weather-slide-LF2T/02062012weather-slide-LF2T-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Extreme cold and heavy snow buried parts of Europe over the last few days, claiming hundreds of lives, straining utilities and snarling transportation.
Familiar Failures Doom Scotland
Scotland had more possession and far more chances in its Six Nations match against England, but it once again failed to score tries and lost, 13-6.
In Europe, Rugby Returns to the Grand Stage
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/sports/rugby/03iht-rugby03.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/02/03/sports/03iht-rugby-six-nations/03iht-rugby-six-nations-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>The Six Nations tournament resumes this weekend, with England and its new coach under the biggest scrutiny.
Jobless Rates Up in Italy and Spain, but Down in Germany
The data show the divergent fortunes of Europeâ€s strong and weak economies.
Divers Suspend Underwater Search of Costa Concordia in Italy
The Italian Civil Protection Agency said on Tuesday that deteriorating safety conditions had forced divers to suspend the underwater search for missing people aboard the Costa Concordia.
Stormy Seas Delay Fuel Recovery From Cruise Ship
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/world/europe/stormy-seas-delay-fuel-recovery-from-costa-concordia-ship.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/01/28/world/europe/28italy/28italy-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Officials in Italy said the conditions might keep them from resuming work until midweek.
Fitch Downgrades Ratings of Italy and Other Countries
Citing near-term vulnerability, the agency lowered the credit ratings of Italy, Belgium, Cyprus, Slovenia and Spain and indicated there could be further cuts.