Mafia
Last "godfather" of Sicilian mafia arrested
Italy's most-wanted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run.
Mr Denaro was reportedly detained in a private clinic in Sicily's capital, Palermo, where… Audio
Unmasking the King of Cool
Tom Donahue's new documentary, 'Dean Martin: King of Cool,' takes an affectionate look at the life and times of one of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the 20th century. Audio
'Parker would beat Tua at the peak of their powers'
Legendary New Zealand boxing identity Mike Edwards is one of the sport's most beloved figures in this country. In his new book, Taking the Punches, Edwards reflects on a colourful lifetime in boxing.
…Inside Colombia's cocaine cartels
War correspondent Toby Muse spent 15 years living in Colombia and gained an unprecedented level of access to the local drug cartels. His new book, Kilo, traces the life cycle of a kilogram of cocaine.
…Organised cybercrime is not your average mafia
Research from MSU has identified common attributes of cybercrime networks, revealing how these groups function and work together to cause an estimated $445-600 billion of harm globally per… Audio
Wise guy. From the Mafia to The Godfather: Gianni Russo
Gianni Russo didn't need acting experience for the role he's best known for - Carlo Rizzi, the husband of Connie Corleone, in the iconic 1972 film The Godfather. That's because he began working in… Audio, Gallery
Alex Perry - The Good Mothers
The Calabrian Mafia is now a “monstrous global organization”, eclipsing Cosa Nostra in Sicily and Camorra from Naples, author Alex Perry says. Audio
The first gangster to rat
Larry McShane is a veteran crime reporter for the New York Times. He recently wrote a book called'The Last Don' which is about Ralph Natale who became a mafia boss in Philadelphia. He made history by… Audio
Mafia links to Australian politicians
An investigation's revealed links between the Calabrian Mafia and senior politicians on both sides of the political divide across the Tasman. Audio
Ideas 30 August 2009
Co-author of 'Legacy of Secrecy' Lamar Waldron, talks about the Kenndy family and his claim that the Mafia was responsible for JFK's assassination. Audio