The Sicilian mafia – known as Cosa Nostra – has long ... instead concentrating on low-key but lucrative white-collar crime.

ROME, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Italian authorities launched a large-scale anti-mafia operation at dawn on Wednesday, targeting 181 alleged members of the notorious Sicilian crime syndicate, Cosa Nostra.

More than 70% of those wildfires are arsons tied to ... "The dynamic of the Sicilian mafia is changing within this particular moment of climate change," Pearson said. "They're taking advantage ...

ROME (Reuters) - Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks ...