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Silvio and Sophia, Two Styles

judith harris

He was surely expecting it, but when the latest judiciary act involving former Premier Silvio Berlusconi arrived on Oct. 23, by all accounts it nevertheless came as una tegola in...

Habemus Presidentam? Not Just Yet

judith harris

Election of a new president remained a will o' the wisp on Day Two of the vote. At 7 pm the joint parliamentary session was suspended after Romano Prodi received only 395 votes -...

Italian and American Politics: an Ocean of Differences

Maria Rita Latto

In the US the defeated McCain shows respect towards the man chosen by the American people and calls to be united under Obama's presidency. Italy, on the other hand, witnesses...

Rome: Champagne Corks and Chunks of Mortadella Mark Government’s Collapse

Judith Harris

Is Italy heading towards new elections and maybe, with the possible victory of Mr. Berlusconi, yet another round of government by telemarketing?

Premier Romano Prodi Quits

From Italy

Premier Prodi quits on Thursday night after a Senate confidence vote (a parliamentary "confidence vote" is needed in Italy for a government to stay in charge) produced a widely...

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