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Team of rivals: Italy, finally, forms new government (+video)
Center-left leader Enrico Letta will be Italy's new prime minister, after his party formed a coalition government with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's conservatives.
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Italy's long-deadlocked government shows signs of life
Enrico Letta's appointment as prime minister-designate has sparked hope that a coalition government might finally be formed after two months of negotiations.
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Auf wiedersehen, euro? New anti-euro party forms in Germany
The small protest party 'Alternative für Deutschland' could shake the political establishment by tapping into German resentment over its perceived propping up of Europe's south.
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Coming for Cameron? Poor showing in bellwether vote rattles Conservatives
The mood in Prime Minister Cameron's party is grim after it came an embarrassing third in the battle for a parliamentary seat in Eastleigh, a city the party sees as key to its fortunes in 2015.
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Are Italian voters right that austerity isn't working? (+video)
Austerity's bite was a primary factor in the strong showing by Beppe Grillo and Silvio Berlusconi in national elections. And now some experts say that austerity is hurting Italy's economy.
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No laughing matter: How a comedian's election is upending Italy
The Five Star Movement's strong showing in Italy's elections has made comedian-turned-activist Beppe Grillo into a kingmaker. But many in Europe worry the last laugh will be on Italy.
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Italian political deadlock casts new uncertainty on eurozone recovery
Markets tumbled and the value of the euro dropped in response to Italy's election results and their unexpectedly loud rejection of German-imposed austerity policies.
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Global markets drop with no clear winner in Italian elections
Some election results in Italy are inconclusive, as of Tuesday. And world economic markets are reacting to the news in a negative manner.
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Big tally for Berlusconi throws wrench into Italy's election
Silvio Berlusconi's party appears to have won Italy's upper house, thereby likely preventing one-time presumptive premier Pier Luigi Bersani from forming a governing coalition.
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Economy at stake in Italian parliamentary elections
While investors and EU countries watch closely, Italians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday to vote for parliamentary representatives. Those elected could impact how Italy copes with its financial crisis.
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The man who would be Italy's next prime minister: Pier Luigi Bersani
Despite letting Silvio Berlusconi edge to within a few points in the polls, Mr. Bersani's Democratic Party still looks to be the favorite to win Italy's elections next Sunday and Monday. But who is he?
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Scandal at world's oldest bank upends Italian elections
By hiding losses of hundreds of millions of euros, the 540-year-old Monte dei Paschi di Siena has threatened to trip up the leading Democratic Party – to Silvio Berlusconi's benefit.
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Italian elections: Monti vs. Berlusconi and a test of democracy
The upcoming Italian elections are a contest between the populism of short-term fixes championed by Silvio Berlusconi and the long-term reforms of Mario Monti necessary to make Italy’s economy solvent, competitive, and sustainable over the long run.
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Technocrat Mario Monti enters Italy scrum, faces Berlusconi
The rest of Europe likes and respects the competant Mario Monti. But to take the reins in Italy, he's changing tone and getting tougher.
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Italy votes in center-left primary, moves closer to choosing next prime minister
The next general election in Italy, in the spring, will determine who will lead the country as it struggles to recover from recession and high unemployment. On Sunday, Italy held a primary runoff for center-left candidates.
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Italy's modern-day conqueror falters under weight of eurozone crisis
Mario Monti, who was heralded as the answer to Italy's myriad problems when he was appointed to the presidency, has run into endless obstacles, and public confidence in him is waning.
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The Jay Leno Show and the rise of political humor
Jay Leno's new show debuts tonight and features a Washington-based political correspondent.
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