He hid his phone and called for help after the driver allegedly threatened to kill 51 children.
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Milan
Police helped children escape through smashed windows as the suspect set the bus alight.
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Organisers say 200,000 people attended a march in Milan to protest against racism.
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Chelsea's on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain is a "mercenary", says Italy's interior minister Matteo Salvini.
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The man was knocked down by a van as violence broke out not far from Milan's San Siro stadium.
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Barcelona reach the Champions League knockout phase with two games to spare, despite held by a spirited Inter Milan in a dramatic finish.
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Russell Hotten
Business reporter, BBC News
Dumping rubbish is a waste of valuable resources, says Arthur Huang - and his company is showing why.
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The US chain has decided it will need more than a latte to impress Italians.
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Carlo Ancelotti marks his first home game as manager of Napoli with victory against former club AC Milan in an emotional reunion in San Paolo
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