Pope Names Nun to Head a Vatican Department, a First for a Woman
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be ...
Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of ...
Doing as a Roman does: 48 hours in Rome
From the Colosseum to fine dining, ancient baths to rooftop views – here’s how Karen Anand made the most of her Roman holiday ...
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Fish as Big as a Grizzly Sells for $1.3M
It's as long as a motorcycle and weighs just as much, but it sold for far more. The annual new year auction of a bluefin tuna ...
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Ukraine: Russia 'Getting What It Deserves' in Kursk
Russia's Kursk region is back in the news, with word from Moscow that Ukraine launched a new offensive there on Sunday. NBC ...
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Rome in Residence Reflection: An immersive experience you won’t forget.
The U.S. is faster paced in work productivity and the efficiency of things. There’s a strong focus on things working when you need them to. Italy is more relaxed but with a kick. It’s not busy in the ...
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Middle East News
Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout, one of the few journalists in northern Gaza, has been to the scene of an Israeli attack. Hamas tells news agencies it has approved a list of 34 captives to be ...