Venice’s mayor said he sent police to the building to determine how the man was able to enter the private residential building and got to the rooftop.
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Rwanda commutes sentence, frees Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame
Paul Rusesabagina, a U.S. resident and Belgian citizen who inspired the film ‘Hotel Rwanda’ is expected to be released on Saturday.
American contractor killed, troops wounded in Iran-linked drone attack in Syria, prompting US airstrikes
The Pentagon responded to an attack on a base in Syria by launching airstrikes on groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Biden emphasizes close relationship with Canada as the nations vow to address climate change, Russia-Ukraine war
President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two discussed Ukraine and immigration.
Ukraine set to ‘take advantage’ of Russia’s flagging momentum in Bakhmut: Updates
Ukraine’s top ground forces commander said his country is about to launch a counteroffensive after Russia is faltering in Bakhmut. Updates.
Islamic holy month of Ramadan celebrated around the world
Ramadan is designed for fasting, time with loved ones and prayer, including asking for forgiveness for sins. Muslims believe it was during this month God gave the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad and told him he was in charge of carrying God’s message.
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Why is France protesting over President Emmanuel Macron’s move to raise retirement age?
The grim future of the pension system prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to make the proposed changed a key priority of his second term.
At least 9 killed as earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan sends people fleeing from homes
At least two people were killed and more than 100 injured in an earthquake Tuesday centered in Afghanistan and also felt in bordering Tajikistan
Saudi Arabia frees Saad Almadi, American imprisoned over critical tweets about the country
Saad Almadi imprisonment had been one of several alleged human rights abuses that had soured relations between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Joe Biden.
Japanese leader Kishida ‘outraged by the cruelty’ on surprise trip to Kyiv; China’s Xi ‘stands with a war criminal’: Live updates
A “mysterious” explosion in Crimea destroyed Russian cruise missiles that likely were being readied to strike Ukrainian cities, Kyiv says. Updates.