Italian PM Prod to seek vote of confidence today

Italian Premier Romano Prodi went before the Lower House ,premier"s address opened a floor debate which will conclude with a confidence vote on Wednesday, after which Prodi will face the almost impossible task of...

Violent Protests as Bush Meets with the Pope

Update: Violence has broken out in Rome as protestors clash with police during Bush's visit to the Vatican. "Italian riot police used tear gas on Saturday against anti-Bush demonstrators who donned face masks in...

'Pro-Family' Rally in Rome

Conservative groups are rallying in protest of a proposed law that would allow unmarried couples greater rights, seeing the law as a stepping stone towards a legal acceptance of gay marriage. This issue highlights the unpredictable balance of power in Italian government, as...

Italian PM hands in resignation

"According to report Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has handed his resignation to the country’s president after losing vote from coalition partners.Several of Mr Prodi’s coalition partners opposed troop...

Italians March in US Base Protest

Anybody in Italy have any further input or, better yet, firsthand accounts or photos?  Check out the slideshow of the stuff that has come in " Thousands of people are marching in the north-eastern Italian city...

'India to become world's largest economy in 30 yrs'

"'India to become world's largest economy in 30 yrs'"

Italy urges Iraq to let Saddam live - FM D'Alema says execution could provok...

"Rome, November 6 - Italy urged Iraqi authorities on Monday not to execute Saddam Hussein, saying it would be a mistake both ethically and politically . "There is no doubt that carrying out Saddam Hussein's death...

Italians prepared to lead UN force - Toronto Star

" Offer of 2,000 troops the biggest commitment yet Annan to decide on command by this weekend Aug.22, 2006. 01:00AM GIDEON LONG REUTERS NEWS AGENCY BEIRUT—Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi says his country is ready to lead a UN force in south Lebanon, where a fragile...

Israel asks Italy to lead UN troops in Lebanon

"Rome/Beirut, Aug 21 (DPA) Italy was asked by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to lead a UN peacekeeping force for Lebanon. During his telephone call Sunday with Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, Olmert also asked for soldiers to monitor the border between Lebanon and...

Unofficial Count Shows New Italy President

"AP - The Italian Parliament on Wednesday elected the center-left candidate — an 80-year-old former Communist — as the country's president, paving the way for a Romano Prodi government, an unofficial...

Berlusconi resigns, paving way for Prodi

"Reuters - Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi handed in his resignation on Tuesday, ending weeks of political uncertainty and opening the way for centre-left leader Romano Prodi to form a new government."

Canadian's Vote Out Berlusconi

"Now if we only had been able to vote for the "President of the Free World" , Kerry would be in the White House. Italian Canadian voters pivotal in electing Prodi"

The Friendly Fascist

"Berlusconi's poll fraud claim, and power, fade away Ah the friendly fascism of Berlusconi reminds me of the 1933 elections in Germany. Good thing Prodi won."

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