Italian Man, 91, Graduates Middle School
An Italian news website reports the former tailor worked very hard to prepare. Now he plans to go to high school, and wants to learn how to use a computer.
Europe
Thousands Of Cabdrivers Clog France's Roads To Protest Uber
Some 2,800 taxi drivers are reportedly taking part in the protest, as taxi drivers form virtual blockades around airports and key train stations.
Russia And The West Play Tug Of War; Serbia Feels Caught In The Middle
Serbia has long had close ties to Russia. But as with other Slavic countries, it's also looking to develop ties with Western Europe. It's a tough balance to strike these days.
'Stealthy' Giant Rhea Eludes Police In U.K.
The ostrich-like bird, native to South America, escaped from a farm in Nottinghamshire last week.
The Reason Cervantes Asked To Be Buried Under A Convent
Tests have confirmed the bones under a Madrid convent belong to Spain's most famous writer. He wished to be buried there because the nuns raised money and paid a ransom when he was captive in Africa.
After Kosovo Emerged From War, Foreign Extremists Radicalized Youth
Decades of communism left Kosovo a largely secular place. But after the U.S.-backed war for independence, extremists radicalized young people. Now some have joined the Islamic State in Syria.
Appetite For War: What Napoleon And His Men Ate On The March
Napoleon is credited with the phrase "an army marches on its stomach," but he probably never said it. Now 200 years after his legendary defeat, it's worth recalling his disregard for feeding his army.
U.S. To Send Heavy Armor To Eastern Europe
Defense Secretary Ash Carter heads to Europe to unveil plans to deploy tanks and other heavy armor in the Baltic states and Eastern Europe. Russia says the move is provocative and may send more armor to its Western borders.
A Thorn For Russia, Georgia's Ex-President Pops Up In Ukraine
As president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili boldly took on much larger Russia in 2008. He promptly lost. Now he's a governor in Ukraine, which is also doing battle with Russia.
French Are Fuming Over Report That NSA Spied On 3 Presidents
According to one document published by WikiLeaks, "the main sticking point" for President Nicolas Sarkozy back in 2010 was "the U.S. desire to continue spying on France."