Woman Wins Right to Use Family Sick Leave to Care For Dog
The woman argued that under Italian law, she should be given sick pay for taking care of her sick 12-year-old English Setter because he is a family member.
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Watch Violinist Play Private Concert For Street Cats in Enchanting Italian Short Film
If you like amusing cat antics, classical music, animated short films, or mysterious Italian tales, then you're bound to love this pawesome video.
For Years, This IKEA Has Been Quietly Welcoming Stray Dogs Off the Streets So They Can Sleep Inside
If these stray dogs ever want to get out of the rain or heat, they are always given a place to sleep inside of a local IKEA.
Widower Takes Photo of Late Wife to the Beach Every Day 'As a Symbol of a Love That Does Not End'
An Italian pizzeria owner saw this man sitting by the beach with a framed photo and felt compelled to hear his story; he was not disappointed.
For Pope Francis, A Simple Mass And A Call To Protect The Poor
With less silk, lace and gold than many of his predecessors displayed, Pope Francis on Tuesday was inaugurated at a Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square during which he appealed to world leaders to be protectors of the poor and the environment.
Foo Fighters Play Show for Italians Whose Video Brought Grohl to Tears
The Foo Fighters finally performed in a small Italian city where 1,000 musicians had played a cover of a Foo song in an attempt to lure them on tour.
In Historic Easter First, Pope Includes Women in Foot Washing Ritual
Pope Francis delighted many when he included women, and Muslim and Hindu refugees, in a Holy Week ritual that once barred anyone but Catholic men.
Hero Homeless Migrant Rewarded After Rescuing Drowning Woman in Rome
After a homeless illegal immigrant leaped into the Tiber River to save a drowning woman in Rome, he was rewarded by officials and given residency status.
Israel and Palestinians Declare War — Against Climate Change
Israel and the Palestinian Authority are among 15 Mediterranean nations who have just signed a historic agreement to work together to combat the effects of climate change, one month ahead of the next United Nations conference on climate change, scheduled for November in Cancun.
Food For Miles: 2015 World's Fair Shows Off Innovation of 145 Countries
The global expo in Milan has attracted millions to Italy this year to answer the question, "How will we meet the growing food demands of the planet?"
Baby Taken From Mother in WWII Hugs Her for the First Time in 70 Years
She was taken from her mother as a baby during WW II, but now, more than 70 years later, Margot Bachmann has been reunited with the 91-yo who gave her life.
Four Diverse Cities Working to Eliminate Landfill Garbage
Four cities are taking different approaches to eliminate waste from landfills.
Wealthy Couple Buys Search-and-Rescue Ship to Save Migrants at Sea
An American-Italian couple has bought a 130-foot search-and-rescue ship and has saved thousands of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
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