United States: Pilots 'under pressure to cut back on fuel'
US Airways is putting pressure on its pilots to use less fuel to save money -- and has given some pilots "fuel conservation training", according to reports.

Italy: Rome bans snacks around key tourist sights
Rome's City Hall has banned eating and drinking on or around key tourist sights such as the Spanish Steps -- in a bid to cut down on litter in the historical centre and preserve the city's most famous monuments.

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