Italian authorities call off the search for bodies

Italian authorities call off the search for bodies

31 Jan 2012 18:45 - Roberto Landucci
Italian authorities have ended the search for bodies in the submerged sections of the capsized Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast.
Under-fire Costa Concordia captain ordered to 'salute' island

Under-fire Costa Concordia captain ordered to 'salute' island

23 Jan 2012 08:17 - Staff Reporter
The captain of the doomed Costa Concordia says he was ordered by his employers to "salute" the coast.
Italian rescue efforts halted after undersea shift

Italian rescue efforts halted after undersea shift

21 Jan 2012 07:30 - Staff Reporter
The Costa Concordia has shifted, forcing a new suspension of rescue work and threatening plans to pump oil out to prevent an environmental disaster.
Italy enthralled by reluctant hero

Italy enthralled by reluctant hero

18 Jan 2012 16:23 - Philip Pullella
The officer ordering the captain of a capsized Italian cruise ship to go back aboard has become an instant hero, credited with saving national honour.
'You go back on board! That is an order!'

'You go back on board! That is an order!'

17 Jan 2012 15:49 - Staff Reporter
An audio clip has emerged purporting to be a recording of the coast guard ordering the captain of the stricken Costa Concordia back on board his ship.
Cruise captain in the dock as hopes for missing passengers fade

Cruise captain in the dock as hopes for missing passengers fade

17 Jan 2012 13:22 - Staff Reporter
Hopes are fading for 29 people unaccounted for from the wreck of a luxury liner off the coast of Italy as the captain is questioned over his role.

SA families safe after Italian cruise ship disaster

16 Jan 2012 11:06 - Staff Reporter
Two SA families who were on board the cruise ship that met disaster off the coast of Italy are in good health after being evacuated safely.
Crew, honeymooners rescued from Italy cruise disaster

Crew, honeymooners rescued from Italy cruise disaster

15 Jan 2012 16:22 - Dario Thuburn
Emergency services are searching for those still missing as honeymooners and a crew member have been rescued from the cruise ship wreck near Italy.