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Italian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain open

Italian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain open

By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - More than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but the vast majority of them opted to remain open, following new advice from the government for handling such security threats.

Italy Considers Temporary Pause on Aster Air Defense Missile Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

Italy Considers Temporary Pause on Aster Air Defense Missile Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

Italy is contemplating a temporary suspension of its Aster air defense missile shipments to Ukraine. This consideration stems from an urgent need to preserve Italy's national security stockpile levels, as reported by ANSA on November 11. Despite this potential pause in missile deliveries, Italy's broader commitment to supporting Kyiv remains firm. The upcoming military assistance package from Rome is expected to prioritize power generators and specialized equipment. These resources are intended to aid in repairing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has sustained damage during Russia's full-scale invasion. The decision to potentially halt missile deliveries also reflects industrial constraints and production timelines, as defense manufacturers face challenges in rapidly replacing transferred stock. This move mirrors a similar decision made by Germany regarding Patriot system interceptors on November 7. The contents of Italy's defense package remain classified, with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosett...

Italy's Meloni says cyberthreats are intended to spread fear after schools hit by bomb threat

Italy's Meloni says cyberthreats are intended to spread fear after schools hit by bomb threat

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says law enforcement found no concrete threat after thousands of school buildings were evacuated due to an emailed bomb threat

Italy evacuates over 300 schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italy evacuates over 300 schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italian authorities evacuated more than schools after an emailed bomb threat

Some 300 Italian schools evacuated due to bomb threats

Some 300 Italian schools evacuated due to bomb threats

Italian authorities evacuated around 300 schools on Wednesday after receiving a bomb threat via email

Italy evacuates hundreds of schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italy evacuates hundreds of schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italian authorities evacuated more than schools after an emailed bomb threat

Italy seeks to curb impact of hoax bomb alerts as more threats received

Italy seeks to curb impact of hoax bomb alerts as more threats received

By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - More than 1,800 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but many opted to remain open, following new advice from the government for handling such security threats.

Italy's Meloni seeks to curb hoax bomb evacuations

Italy's Meloni seeks to curb hoax bomb evacuations

By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Italy's government will introduce new measures for handling security alerts, including mass threat emails, under which buildings would generally not be evacuated unless there is concrete evidence of danger, it said on Thursday.

Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK and Ireland in latest disruption

Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK and Ireland in latest disruption

By Alvise Armellini and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Nov 11 (Reuters) - More than 300 schools in Italy were evacuated on Wednesday after hoax bomb alerts in several European nations, the latest in a series of threats and cyberattacks on supermarkets, blood banks, air traffic and TV broadcasters.

War, conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

War, conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie Volcovici ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wars and trade disputes should not be allowed to distract the world from its struggle to combat global warming, the leaders of Brazil and Turkey told the COP31 climate conference on Wednesday.

Climate crisis is 'outrunning us', UN chief warns COP31

Climate crisis is 'outrunning us', UN chief warns COP31

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie Volcovici ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey on Wednesday that the slow international response to climate change so far had placed the world on a path to destruction.

Conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

Conflict must not distract from climate action, leaders warn COP31

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Valerie Volcovici ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Wars and trade disputes should not be allowed to distract the world from its struggle to combat global warming, leaders told the COP31 climate conference on Wednesday, as negotiators prepared to hash out a new deal to try to