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ROME (Reuters) - Italian eyewear group Safilo is in advanced talks with French luxury house LVMHs Thelios unit over the sale of its plant in the northeastern town of Longarone, the group said on Monday.

(Alliance News) - European stock markets remained under pressure on Monday--with the Mib recovering in the close--which saw trading rooms maintain a cautious stance due to prevailing global economic uncertainties, further aggressive monetary tightening t...

A small but steady stream of visitors still regularly visit the site a short drive from Aviano Air Base where the Vajont Dam failed when a landslide struck and more than 1,900 residents of nearby villages were killed.

LVMH and Marcolin are said to be coming to the rescue of Safilo's Longarone plant and its employees.

In Brasília, leaders weighed how to make continental cooperation more durable after a past attempt sputtered.

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO, Italy - Canadian Derek Gee's remarkable run at the Giro d'Italia continued Friday with his fourth second-place finish of the race, runner-up to Colombian Santiago Buitrago in a gruelling Stage 19.

Britain's Geraint Thomas holds the overall Giro d'Italia leader's pink jersey heading into the final weekend after Friday's gruelling 'Queen' 19th stage won by Colombian Santiago Buitrago.

The 23-year-old Bahrain rider, winner of a stage in last years Giro, crossed the line alone 51 seconds ahead of Canadian Derek Gee of Israel Premier Tech, who was second for the fourth time in this years race.

The Napoleon Bridge near Kobarid is one of the oldest stone bridges in Austria, located over the Soča River gorge east of Kobarid.