Mmegi

A universal condition

Wandering around Via del Corso is like strolling through Rome’s bloodstream with tourists pumping through arteries of espresso, gelato, and maybe even mild confusion.

Every street promises history, or, failing that, a truly persuasive cannoli, a fact my wife Shabana will happily confirm, usually with flaky pastry on her fingers and zero regret.

We drift past churches older than my country and shops selling sumptuous leather with existential confidence. Time collapses.

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Cameras watching: Drive safely or pay the price

A network of high-tech cameras is now live, and they will be watching motorists every move behind the wheel. For the safety of everyone on the roads, drivers must take this wake-up call seriously or be prepared to face the consequences. These are not just speed traps. The new detecting devices are sophisticated. They will catch you running a red light, speeding, or driving an unregistered vehicle. They will spot the driver who is not wearing a...

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