Italy earthquake kills dozens, reduces towns to rubble
By PAOLO SANTALUCIA and NICOLE WINFIELD A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many as 50 people…
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Iranian leader in France for next leg of EU trip
The Latest on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Europe (all times local): 4:25 p.m Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has landed in France for the first such visit by an…
Vatican says Iran now called on to combat terrorism.
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Pope Francis met with the Iranian president Tuesday, joining in a cordial discussion which touched on the recent nuclear accord and Iran’s role in the region. President…
Choking on smog, Rome and Milan issue no-car day edicts
Rome and Milan have ordered no-car days next week to combat pollution, which has hit unhealthy levels for weeks mainly because no rain has fallen to wash away the smog.…
Justices review DA’s choice of all-white murder trial jury
By MARK SHERMAN and KATE BRUMBACK Prosecutor Stephen Lanier’s meaning was unmistakable when he urged jurors in north Georgia to sentence the defendant to death in part to deter other…
Italy to weigh military action in Libya if diplomacy fails
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Italy would weigh participating in any military intervention to keep forces from the Islamic State group from advancing in Libya should diplomatic efforts fail, Italian officials said…
BERLUSCONI AGREES TO HELP RIVAL LEADER IN ITALY
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Democratic Party head Matteo Renzi arrives to his party headquarters for a meeting with former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, in Rome, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Renzi, who…
POPE ASKS PEOPLE IF THEY — USED 2013 TO HELP OTHERS
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter’s square to visit a nativity scene after he celebrated a New Year’s Eve vespers service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the…