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

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.

This hit Indian movie offers a chance to see an empowered everyday woman on the big screen
Varanasi, India, at dawn.

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

Many in India worry that hundreds of millions of voters will be wrong, when they vote for Modi
A Milan branch of Extrabanca, an Italian bank that caters to immigrant clients.

This Italian bank caters to immigrants — and business is booming

This Italian bank caters to immigrants — and business is booming

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

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

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

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

Behind Conclave Doors: Choosing Pope Benedict XVI's Successor

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.

Behind Conclave Doors: Choosing Pope Benedict XVI's Successor

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

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.

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

No Winner in Italian Election, at Critical Time

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.

No Winner in Italian Election, at Critical Time

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

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.

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

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns

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.

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Resigns, Silvio Berlusconi to Run Again

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, who took office in November 2011, announced this weekend he would resign, after Silvio Berlusconi's party said it could no longer support Monti's government. Berlusconi would run for a Fifth term as Prime Minister.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Resigns, Silvio Berlusconi to Run Again

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Found Guilty of Tax Fraud

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been found guilty of tax evasion. Megan Williams talks to Marco Werman about the ruling, and what comes next to Italy's flamboyant former leader.

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Found Guilty of Tax Fraud

L'Aquila Earthquake: Italian Scientists Guilty of Manslaughter

A regional court in Italy found six Italian scientists guilty of multiple manslaughter over the earthquake in L'Aquila in 2009. Reporter Megan Williams speaks to anchor Marco Werman about this verdict which has alarmed the scientific community.

L'Aquila Earthquake: Italian Scientists Guilty of Manslaughter

Removal of Capsized Costa Concordia to Begin in Italy

This month an American company will begin the year-long process of removing the capsized Costa Concordia from the rocks of Giglio Island in Italy.

Removal of Capsized Costa Concordia to Begin in Italy
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Italy Considers Liberalizing its Job Market

Italy's government wants to create jobs by liberalizing the job market, but that would diminish the power of professional guilds that currently control who can and who cannot practice certain types of jobs.

Italy Considers Liberalizing its Job Market