Massive Cover-Up: Nude Statues In Italy Deemed Too Racy For Iran's President
Works of art at a museum in Rome were covered up before a visit this week by President Hassan Rouhani, and nobody claims to know who gave the order.
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A Rare Meeting Between The Pope And Iran's Leader
It was the first meeting between a pope and an Iranian head of state since 1999, which was the last time an Iranian leader toured Europe.
In Italy, Protesters Push For Rights For Same-Sex Couples
Italy is the last western European country with no legal protections for same-sex couples. Protesters in the mostly Catholic nation are advocating a civil union bill that goes to Parliament next week.
Italy, Land Of Pizza And Pasta, Is Gluten-Free Friendly
Only 1 percent of Italians have celiac disease, similar to the rest of the world. But since gluten is everywhere, there's high public awareness about it and more than 4,000 gluten-free eateries.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Attack On Italian Consulate In Cairo
A group calling itself Islamic State in Egypt said it carried out the car-bomb attack that killed one person and caused serious damage to the diplomatic compound.
Rome's Cinematic 'Dream Factory' Ramps Up Production Once Again
Blockbusters like Ben-Hur were filmed at Cinecittà, a 100-acre movie metropolis, during its heyday. After decades of hard times, a tax credit has sparked a revival of "Hollywood on the Tiber."
Italian Coast Guard Rescues 3,700 Migrants In Mediterranean
A series of small operations in a single day managed to pick up the refugees fleeing North Africa in smugglers' boats in hopes of reaching Europe.
For Europe-Bound Migrants, Desperation Outweighs Risks
At a charity center in Sicily, survivors of the dangerous sea crossings from Libya to Italy face legal and economic limbo and a frosty welcome. But it's still better than the places they fled.
Alleged Skipper Of Migrant Boat Appears In Italian Court
The 27-year-old man faces homicide and human trafficking charges. He says he was only a passenger, but survivors from the disaster that killed at least 700 are likely to testify that he was captain.
EU Leaders Pledge More Ships To Patrol Mediterranean For Migrants
Days after 900 were feared drowned in a single accident, the European Union is struggling to forge a new policy to combat the flow of people setting off mostly from Libya in overcrowded boats.