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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 13: Newly elected Pope Francis I appears on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Argentine Jorge Bergoglio Elected New Pope

The Catholic church has chosen a new pope.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/13

A general view of the main Square of Castel Gandolfo crowded with pilgrims as Pope Benedict XVI arrives, for the last time as head of the Catholic Church, at the window of Castel Gandolfo where he will start his retirement today on February 28, 2013 in Rome, Italy. (credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Benedict Becomes 1st Pope In 600 Years To Resign

Now that Pope Benedict has left the Vatican the world’s cardinals will get to work selecting a new Pontiff.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/28

Alfa Romeo Plans Dramatic U.S. Return

Alfa Romeo 4C Supercar to debut later this year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/12

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Valentine’s Traditions From Around The World

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it can be interesting to learn the different Valentine’s Day traditions that vary with each country. The day that honors love is celebrated in different ways around the globe.

2013/01/22

Automation Alley Italian Tenant Company, Reply, Finds Permanent Home

Thanks to assistance from Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, another international company is setting up shop in Southeast Michigan. Automation Alley International Business Center tenant Reply Inc., of Turin, Italy, has found a permanent home in Auburn Hills and is looking to hire local employees.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/13

Altair Acquires Product Development Process Specialist Synopsis Consulting

Altair Engineering Inc., a provider of simulation technology and engineering services, announced it has acquired Synopsis Consulting.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/08

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UM Study: Fiscal Crisis Causes More Suicides In Italy

The global financial crisis has contributed to an increase in the rates of suicide and attempted suicide for economic reasons in Italy, new research from the University of Michigan shows.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/20

Medical Main Street Meets Italian Life Sciences Firms; Nabs Italian Auto Supplier

Seven Italian biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies met with a delegation organized by Oakland County, Michigan’s Medical Main Street in Bologna, Italy Tuesday, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/20

Altair, Ontonix Offer Complexity Management Software In HyperWorks

Troy-based Altair Engineering Inc., developer of the computer-aided engineering software suite HyperWorks, announced it has partnered with Como, Italy-based Ontonix S.R.L. to offer OntoNet complexity management software in the HyperWorks Partner Alliance.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/13