ROME – In past week more disturbing details of the murder of Ilaria Sula have been shared by the police, creating a clearer picture of how ex-boyfriend Mark Sampson killed her and how he attempted to cover it up. 

 ROME -- The Serie A title race heated up last week-end as a resurgent Napoli spearheaded by Scots wizard midfielder Scott McTominay almost surpassed Inter Milan for the top spot. Meanwhile a derby at the Olympic Stadium resulted in an unsatisfactory draw for Lazio and Roma. Napoli continued their strong form by thrashing Empoli 3-0 Monday.

 ROME – Chinese couple Zhang Dayong, 52, and Gong Xiaoqing, 38, were shot and killed shortly after returning to their apartment block at via Prenestina 70 near Pigneto, in a suspected Chinese mafia gangland killing, according to the police. 

 ROME – Nearly two years after the death of fugitive mob boss and mass murderer Matteo Messina Denaro evidence of new crimes keep coming to light and most recently, Floriana Calcagno, 40, another of his secret lovers was arrested on Monday, police have said.