Throughout his long political career, the Italian politician made offensive comments about minorities

Death of former Italian premier, whose use of his media empire and wealth to propel political career inspired both loyalty and hatred, comes days after he was admitted to hospital

Head of spy agency describes 50-year-old retired agent as 'pioneering' in his expertise, carried out many significant actions on behalf of Israel

Prime Minister's Office confirms ex-agent died when boat overturned: 'Impossible to elaborate' on his service, praises dedication 'even after retirement'; body returned to Israel

Media reports in Italy speculate overloaded yacht was not on simple birthday party cruise, as authorities probe why tour vessel with capacity for 15 had over 20 on board

18 survivors said to be ex- or current intelligence agents were hastily evacuated from hotels, hospitals; military plane flies 10 back to Israel; Italy said to believe no foul play

Vessel tips over in Lake Maggiore after weather suddenly turned stormy; around 20 survivors rescued by passing boats or swim to shore

After Italy's PM, whose party has neo-fascist roots, says Nazis killed 335 'because they were Italian,' opponents lash her for ignoring that victims were antifascists, Jews

Site will commemorate 2,000 of city's Jews killed by Nazis and supporters, announcement follows visit by Netanyahu

Noemi di Segni says alleged ministerial support for attacks on Arabs has made it 'impossible' to be a proud Jew; urges changes to judicial overhaul and death penalty bills