A ship carrying African migrants to Europe caught fire and capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa.

At least 78 people died when a ship carrying African migrants toward Italy caught fire and sank off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said Thursday.

Federico Ghizzoni says Italy doesn't run the risk of default, but needs urgent reforms to promote growth.

Three-time premier took the floor in an unexpected address after Letta's impassioned plea.

Pope Francis to meet with panel of cardinals in key meetings.

Will meet with panel, but Pope Francis already making his mark.

Fears that the U.S. gov't was heading for a shutdown and renewed political instability in Italy jolted markets.

Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints on April 27.

DNA tests will determine if they are missing Concordia victims.

The U.N. says better livestock feedin, breeding can curb gases by 30%.