ROME - An 18 year-old girl set herself on fire in a square in Vado Ligure, a town near Savona, Il Fatto Quotidiano reports. Paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene imminently. Over half of her body has been severely burned, however she is reportedly still alive.

 The girl’s father committed suicide in 2013 in the very same way, in the very same square. His act was allegedly motivated by economic concerns and health problems. Before setting herself alight, the teenager didn’t leave a note or explanation for her act.

ROME - Denis Cavatassi, who was condemned to death in Thailand for having allegedly hired a killer to murder his business partner Luciano Butti, has been acquitted of all charges laid against him. His acquittal, awarded by the Supreme Court of Thailand, was confirmed by Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi on Monday.

ROME - High-tech company Leonardo has announced that the Armament Inspectorate of Polish Ministry of National Defense has chosen to acquire four more M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers. Poland’s fleet will thus extend to 16 aircraft, and become the world’s second largest M-346 export customer.

ROME – For fear he may be plotting an escape plan, Brazilian police have released several identikit photos of fugitive terrorist Cesare Battisti in a bid to catch him once and for all. He was reported missing just days before Brazilian Supreme Court judge Luis Fux ordered his arrest, a move that paved the way to his extradition.