Most popularly known for his films, the Italian's name was also inextricably linked to the theater and opera, making it his mission to bring culture to the masses

Two months after blaze gutted the Paris landmark, 30 clergy and worshipers to hold small service in safe area of the site as restoration efforts continue

Abdelhaleem Ashqar, imprisoned for refusing to testify against Hamas, sent home; plane turned around after snap reversal; judge bars officials from handing him over to Israel

Iraqi official says extension came after 'long discussions' with Washington, which has sought to curb Iranian energy exports

Iraqi military says no casualties in incident, which comes amid rising friction in Middle East between United States, Iran

Police destroy unexploded ordinance discovered near Alexanderplatz, one of the busiest areas in the German capital

Against backdrop of Gulf tensions, Iranian president warns Tehran will 'inevitably have to take more measures' if it doesn't see 'proper response' from accord's other signatories

Labour leader says Britain should work to lower the flames in the region, 'not fuel a military escalation that began with US withdrawal' from the nuclear deal

Beijing-appointed Carrie Lam shelves proposed law indefinitely following mass protests, says she'll 'adopt a sincere and humble attitude in accepting criticism'

Officials detail alleged disinformation campaign meant to undermine bloc's parliamentary elections, such as fake Twitter account spreading false info that EU has Nazi roots