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Attempted Murder over Fettuccine in Italy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 21, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Rome, London- A man in Italy was accused of attempting to kill his girlfriend after he assaulted her over an argument on the ingredients used in preparing home-made fettuccine, Italian media reported. Quoting a police statement, the “ANSA” and “Adnkronos” local news...

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Pope Francis presides over the Good Friday services in Rome. (AP)

Pope Prays for Forgiveness, Speaks of Humanity’s ‘Shame’ on Good Friday

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 15, 2017 | World

Presiding at a Good Friday service, Pope Francis I asked God for forgiveness for scandals in the Catholic Church and for the “shame” of humanity as he deplored the suffering of migrants, victims of racism and persecuted Christians. Francis presided at a...

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Egyptians gather in front of a Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Pope Francis’ Visit to Egypt Confirmed despite Terrorist Attacks

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 11, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo – Despite Sunday’s twin bombings on Coptic Christian churches that killed 44 people and wounded over 100, Pope Francis trip to Egypt this month is still going ahead and has not been cancelled. The news was delivered by Bishop Emmanuel Ayad Archbishop of Luxor’s...

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A street in downtown Rome on July 1, 2012. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Rome Turns to Cost-saving LED Lighting, Some Residents Unhappy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 8, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Rome – Rome is investing millions of euros in environmentally friendly, cost-saving LED street-lighting, but some residents of the Eternal City are unhappy to lose the softer, golden glow of the old sodium lamps. Monica Larner, an American who lives in...

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EU leaders meet in Rome to mark the 60th anniversary of their founding treaty. (AP)

EU Renews Vows on 60th Anniversary by Committing to ‘Common Future’

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Mar 25, 2017 | World

European Union leaders celebrated the bloc’s 60th anniversary at a special summit in Rome on Saturday during which they renewed their vows with a commitment to a common future without Britain. Meeting without British Prime Minister Theresa May, the other 27...