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Italian Journalistic Language — Linguaggio Giornalistico·Italian International and Foreign Affairs Journalism
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Rule reminder

Italian foreign affairs journalism (cronaca estera / politica internazionale) uses a blend of Italian diplomatic vocabulary and adapted anglicisms. Key institutional terms: ONU (UN), UE (EU), NATO, G7/G20, BCE (ECB), FMI (IMF). Key diplomatic terms: ambasciatore, console, attaché, protocollo, dichiarazione congiunta, comunicato, accordo bilaterale, vertice. Understanding these terms is essential for reading Italian international news coverage.

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The headline reads: 'ONU: Consiglio di Sicurezza riunito d'urgenza sulla crisi in Medio Oriente'. What is the 'Consiglio di Sicurezza'?

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