Pope Francis I: First Jesuit Pope Shatters Centuries Of Mistrust
The Jesuits are known as the church’s smartest order, as well as the largest. But a sinister fame has kept them from the papacy –- until now.
Hugo Chavez Dies: A Look At The World's Newspapers
The death of Latin America's longest-serving leader made news everywhere, but Chavez's Chinese friends didn't play the story too big.
Watch The French Army Fight Islamists In Mali [VIDEO]
As their third soldier has been reported dead in Mali, the French have published a video showing a firefight with Islamists.
Hillary Clinton Book Reveals The Inside Story Of How Administration Mangled Mideast Peace Initiative
A newly elected Obama chose to go tough on Israel in 2009, hoping it would work. A new book reveals how that idea backfired on the White House.
Italy Elections 2013: Surprise Surge By Berlusconi Produces Tie, New Vote Likely
Early reports of a center-left victory in Italy were upended when it became clear there will be no majority in the Senate.
Italy Elections 2013: Center-left Wins, Market Cheers, Berlusconi Alive And Well
Exit polls: Pier Luigi Bersani's Democratic Party has enough seats to form a government, even without a Mario Monti coalition.
Pope Benedict XVI Will Reportedly Get 2,500-Euro Monthly Pension
How much money does an ex-pope make? There is no historical precedent, but Italian press reports suggested a figure.
Christopher Dorner, The Unlikely Gun Control Advocate
The Southern California ex-policeman killer wanted to ban, well, guns -- and found strong, if not exactly sane, words to say it.
Pope Benedict XVI Resignation Statement: A Model Of Clarity, In Latin [FULL TEXT]
There aren't many world leaders who speak Latin. And not many journalists who understand it enough to break the news the pope is stepping down.
Another Berlusconi, Another Whopper: Balotelli Is 'Our Family's Little Negro' [VIDEO]
Even in Italy, where public discourse on race does not sound like America’s, Paolo Berlusconi’s words sounded like the insult they are
The Alps Like You've Never Seen Them [PHOTOS]
Flying these days is boring. But if you request a right-side window seat on a flight out of Milan's Malpensa airport on a sunny day, that is not what you will think.
'Making Photocopies Is Hard,’ Says Luna Berlusconi, Silvio Berlusconi’s Niece [VIDEO]
The niece of Italy's erstwhile, and possibly future, prime minister shares at least one trait with her uncle: a penchant for spectacular gaffes on national tv.
Syrians Get Democracy - In Turkish Refugee Camps
Thanks to an election, refugees from the Syrian civil war get a taste of living in a free country. But their woes are far from over.
Inauguration Day 2013: Photos From Washington's National Mall
As Barack Obama was sworn in for his second presidential term, hundreds of thousands flocked to the National Mall to witness the day.
American Airlines' New Logo: A Look At The 'Silverbird' Legacy [PHOTOS]
American Airlines unveils a new logo and colors, to mixed reviews. Here's what the classic "Silverbird" looked like.
Inside An All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 [PHOTOS]
All Nippon Airways, the biggest Boeing 787 operator, grounded all 787s after an emergency landing. Here's a cockpit-to-tail look at the jet.
PR Disaster For Boeing As Japan Grounds All Its 787s After Emergency Landing
Japanese airlines have grounded all their new Dreamliners after an emergency landing Wednesday. Nobody was hurt, but Boeing's image is.
Costa Concordia Anniversary: Where Is The Stricken Cruise Ship? Still There, And Not Going Anywhere
A year later, the ship remains in the shallows off Giglio Island, its captain is talking about Osama bin Laden and its helmsman has vanished.
Taft High School Shooting Happens On Day Of White House Meeting On Gun Control
In the grimmest of coincidences, the latest school shooting happened on the day of a meeting at the White House on gun violence prevention.
Fire At Boston Airport Damages Boeing 787's Reputation
The revolutionary jetliner has been in service for more than a year with a sterling record but now faces a problem: the risk of onboard fires.
737 MAX Boosts Boeing In Battle Of Superlatives With Airbus
The Airbus A320 is selling the fastest, but the Boeing 737 is still the world's best-seller. Here are some rivalry statistics.
Connecticut School Shooting: What The World's Newspapers Are Saying
The Sandy Hook massacre instantly made headlines around the world. Here is a selection of front pages from the Web.
First In America: American Airlines Gets The Boeing 777-300ER
As it prepares to exit bankruptcy and fights off advances by US Airways, American Airlines adds a big, new 300-seater jet to its fleet.
'Return Of The Mummy': Berlusconi Appalls Europe, Again
Europe's media reacted with horror to the ex-PM's possible return, and not just because of the bunga-bunga parties and economic disaster.
Italy In Shock Over Kidnapping Of Berlusconi's Right-Hand Man Giuseppe Spinelli
The man who paid girls to attend Silvio Berlusconi's infamous bunga bunga parties has been kidnapped -- and released, possibly for a giant ransom. No one knows.
Florida Crash Puts Spotlight On Troubled F-22 Raptor
The 3rd crash of the modern F-22 Raptor draws attention again to the U.S. Air Force's newest jet.
What If Texas Really Were Its Own Country?
At least 80,000 people think Texas should secede. Here's a look at what kind of nation they'd get. Hint: It would be big.
Italian Politician On Obama Victory: 'Can't @#*%!ng Stand It'
Of all the political reactions from around the world to Obama's re-election, the one from Mario Borghezio, an Italian member of the European Parliament, takes the cake for un-diplomatic vulgarity and just plain weirdness.
Why The European Union Deserved Its Nobel For Peace
The vast ranks of the Euroskeptics are having a field day mocking the EU's Nobel Prize for Peace. They are wrong: It's among the most deserved ever, and here is why
More Arms For Baghdad: Iraq Buys $4.2 Billion In Russian Weapons
Just weeks after finalizing a deal to buy American F-16s, the government of Nouri al-Maliki buys missiles and helicopters from Washington's rival on the arms market, too.
