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This hit Indian movie offers a chance to see an empowered everyday woman on the big screen

Arts, Culture & Media

In India, a low-budget movie has turned into a hit that nobody saw coming. It’s called “Queen” and it’s the story of a young Hindu woman whose fiancé leaves her on the eve of their wedding. Rather than let it ruin her life she sets off on a charming adventure of self-discovery.

Varanasi, India, at dawn.

Many in India worry that hundreds of millions of voters will be wrong, when they vote for Modi

Global Politics
A Milan branch of Extrabanca, an Italian bank that caters to immigrant clients.

This Italian bank caters to immigrants — and business is booming

Business, Economics and Jobs

Venetians aren’t all smiles about the cruise ships that visit the city

Business, Economics and Jobs

Tourists Protest Paying $21 for an Ice Cream Cone in Rome

Business, Economics and Jobs

Behind Conclave Doors: Choosing Pope Benedict XVI’s Successor

Conflict & Justice

The conclave to elect Pope Benedict XVI’s successor will likely get underway next week. Once it begins, the 115 cardinals who take part will be shut off from the world until a new pope is elected.

Pope Benedict Says Goodbye and Catholics Around the World Think, Who’s Next?

Arts, Culture & Media

As Pope Benedict XVI rode a helicopter out of the Vatican and into retirement, we gathered voices from Catholics in India, Brazil and Nigeria on what they’d like to see in their next Pontiff.

No Winner in Italian Election, at Critical Time

Global Politics

Results are coming in from Italy’s general election, and there appears to be no clear winner. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Megan Williams in Rome.

Italian Adaptation of ‘The Full Monty’ Features Real-Life Unemployed Workers as Cast Members

Arts, Culture & Media

As Italian politicians campaign for national elections this weekend, the sad state of the economy and politics in Italy are the subject of a new stage adaptation of “The Full Monty.” It features two real-life unemployed workers as cast members.

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns

Arts, Culture & Media

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he is to step down at the end of February because of his frail health. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rome correspondent Megan Williams about reaction to the surprise announcement.

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