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Italy faces fresh elections as coalition talks fail Italy's coalition-building talks have failed, leaving the country facing fresh elections or a neutral caretaker government until the end of the...
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Italy election: Projections point to hung parliament Italy is on course for a hung parliament after voters backed right-wing and populist parties, vote projections based on partial results suggest
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Italy approves bailout for Monte dei Paschi |
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Paolo Gentiloni, Italian foreign minister, appointed PM Gentiloni, 62, has been asked to form a government by the president Sergio Mattarella. Matteo Renzi, who resigned after losing a referendum
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Renzi hands in resignation amid political turmoil |
| Dec.4 |
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PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat
Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. No vote leads with 60% against 40% for Yes
| Jun.19 |
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Rome set to elect Virginia Raggi as first female mayor |
| Jun.8 |
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Suspect extradited for people smuggling 'is wrong man' |
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| Apr.19 |
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Italian PM led calls for more EU action on sea migration
| Apr.3 |
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Pope Francis decries persecution of Christians |
| Feb.28 |
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Mass anti-immigration rally in Rome |
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| Nov.30 |
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Pope urges Muslims to condemn terror |
| Apr.18 |
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Pope Francis prays for abandoned in Good Friday service
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Pope Francis marks first year in office |
| Feb.22 |
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New Italian government sworn in |
| Feb.21 |
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Italy's PM-in-waiting names cabinet |
| Feb.17 |
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Italian president asks Renzi to form government Giorgio Napolitano has asked Matteo Renzi, the mayor of Florence, to form a new government. It follows the resignation on Friday of PM Enrico...
| Feb.14 |
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Florence mayor Matteo Renzi tipped to be Italy's youngest PM |
| Feb.13 |
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Italian PM Enrico Letta to resign |
| Jan.19 |
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Italy reform deal puts Berlusconi back centre stage |
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| Nov.27 |
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Berlusconi expelled from Italy Senate The Italian Senate has voted to expel ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for tax fraud
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Berlusconi faces expulsion vote |
| Oct.4 |
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Senate moves to expel Berlusconi |
| Oct.2 |
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Enrico Letta survives confidence vote after Berlusconi backtracks
| Oct.1 |
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Italy PM Letta faces confidence vote |
| Sep.29 |
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Italy PM takes crisis to parliament |
| Sep.28 |
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Berlusconi resignations spark crisis
| Aug.1 |
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Berlusconi rages at prison ruling Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi has broadcast an angry video message after his prison sentence for tax fraud was upheld by the country's highest cou...
| May.18 |
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Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts |
| Apr.27 |
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Deal reached on Italian government
| Mar.28 |
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Pope Francis washes youths' feet |
| Mar.23 |
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Pope Francis meets his predecessor
| Feb.25 |
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Italy deadlock after protest vote |
| Feb.24 |
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Pope delivers final public blessing |
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| Jul.25 |
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Boy flies to Rome without passport |
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| Nov.17 |
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New premier presents plan to lawmakers |
| Nov.13 |
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Monti seeks to form Italy cabinet |
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Monti nominated to replace Berlusconi
Economist Mario Monti was nominated Sunday to replace Silvio Berlusconi as Italy's prime minister
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President holds talks to find new leader |
| Nov.12 |
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Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM 
Silvio Berlusconi has resigned as prime minister of Italy, after dominating the country's politics for 17 years. President Giorgio Napolitano is likely to a... | |
| Nov.11 |
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Italy senate passes austerity law
| Nov.8 |
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Berlusconi to resign as prime minister
| Nov.7 |
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Berlusconi faces key vote |
| Oct.15 |
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Protest rallies grip major cities
| Jan.17 |
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Berlusconi sex allegations widen
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| Aug.29 |
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Gadhafi arrives in Italy to observe ties |
| Jan.17 |
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Pope: Vatican helped Jews at Holocaust |
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| Oct.7 |
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Berlusconi immunity law overruled
| Feb.14 |
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G7 ministers focus on stabilizing economy |
| Feb.6 |
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Right-to-die move blocked
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| Jun.3 |
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UN sets out food crisis measures |
| Jun.2 |
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Summit targets global food crisis A key UN-sponsored summit is set to open aimed at addressing the problem of soaring global food prices
| Apr.14 |
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Billionaire Berlusconi wins election
Conservative former prime minister is on track to become next leader after his center-left rival Walter Veltroni conceded general election defeat
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Berlusconi narrowly ahead in vote |
| Jan.24 |
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Crisis talks to begin |
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Prodi resigns after losing vote
The Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, has resigned after being defeated in a vote of confidence in the upper house of parliament, the Senate
| Jan.23 |
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PM under pressure to quit |
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| Jun.9 |
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Bush holding talks with Prodi |
| May.12 |
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'Pro-family' groups rally |
| Feb.22 |
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Italian crisis talks as PM quits
President Giorgio Napolitano is to begin crisis talks following the resignation of Prime Minister Romano Prodi
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| Sep.16 |
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Security tight for Pope blessing |
| Jul.26 |
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Mideast talks fail to reach cease-fire
| May.2 |
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Berlusconi hands in resignation
| Apr.29 |
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Berlusconi 'ready to resign as PM' |
| Apr.19 |
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Supreme court confirms Prodi poll victory
| Apr.16 |
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Benedict leads first Easter Mass as pope. Vatican
| Apr.14 |
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Berlusconi defiant on poll result |
| Apr.11 |
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Prodi hails Italy poll 'victory' Centre-left leader says he has won the right to become the prime minister following a narrow victory
| Apr.10 |
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Prodi ahead of Berlusconi in vote
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope leads his first Christmas service. Vatican
| Apr.20 |
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Berlusconi to form new government
| Apr.18 |
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No pope chosen in first vote. Vatican
| Apr.17 |
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Cardinals gather to choose pope. Vatican
| Apr.9 |
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Pilgrims leave Rome after funeral |
| Apr.8 |
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Pope John Paul II buried in crypt
Vatican: John Paul II was buried under St. Peter's Basilica after a funeral Mass that millions of people watched
| Apr.7 |
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Rome prepares for Pope's funeral
| Apr.6 |
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Rome seeks to curb pilgrim crowds |
| Apr.5 |
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Hundreds of thousands say goodbye |
| Apr.4 |
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Crowds wait all night to see Pope. Vatican
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Pope's body makes final journey. Vatican
| Apr.3 |
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Clergy, dignitaries pay respects to pope |
| Apr.2 |
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Millions grieve for John Paul II. Global
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Pope begins losing consciousness |
| Mar.31 |
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Source: Pope given last rites |
| Mar.27 |
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Frail Pope blesses Easter crowds |
| Mar.13 |
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Pope returns to Vatican after op
| Mar.8 |
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Italy disputes U.S. shooting account |
| Mar.6 |
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Pope gives blessing from hospital |
| Mar.5 |
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Wounded hostage back |
| Feb.26 |
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Pope to follow Sunday blessing |
| Feb.24 |
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Pope has surgery to aid breathing
Vatican: The operation to give 84-year-old John Paul II a tracheotomy had been successful
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Pope back in hospital with flu |
| Feb.6 |
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Sick Pope makes public appearance. Vatican
| Feb.2 |
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Ailing Pope to stay in hospital |
| Feb.1 |
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Pope John Paul rushed to hospital
Vatican: Pope has been rushed to hospital suffering from breathing difficulties brought on by flu
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| Dec.25 |
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Pope delivers sombre message |
| Dec.24 |
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Pope prays for peace at midnight Mass |
| Oct.29 |
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EU leaders sign new constitution |
| Feb.3 |
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Urgent bird flu summit |
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| Dec.24 |
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Pope Makes Christmas Mass Peace Plea |
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| Mar.23 |
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Workers take to the streets |
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Berlusconi won election He pledges new era. Centre-right get 177 seats and Rutelli's centre-left have 125 in the 324 member Senate
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Center-right has slight lead |
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| Dec.16 |
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Haider protests |
before year 2000
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Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy King Victor Emmanuel III handed over power to Mussolini (who stayed in Milan during the talks) by asking him to form a new government | |
| Feb. 9, 1849 |
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Republic of Rome proclaimed The government of Papal States was temporarily replaced by a republican government due to Pope Pius IX's flight to Gaeta | |
| Jul. 16, 1054 |
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Excommunication of Churches The break of communion between what are now the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches which began in the 11th century
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Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy King Victor Emmanuel III handed over power to Mussolini (who stayed in Milan during the talks) by asking him to form a new government | |
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2018 |
| Mar.4 |
Italy election: Projections point to hung parliament Italy is on course for a hung parliament after voters backed right-wing and populist parties, vote projections based on partial results suggest
2016 |
| Jun.19 |
Rome set to elect Virginia Raggi as first female mayor |
2013 |
| Feb.25 |
Italy deadlock after protest vote |
2008 |
| Apr.14 |
Billionaire Berlusconi wins election
Conservative former prime minister is on track to become next leader after his center-left rival Walter Veltroni conceded general election defeat
| Apr.14 |
Berlusconi narrowly ahead in vote |
2006 |
| Apr.11 |
Prodi hails Italy poll 'victory' Centre-left leader says he has won the right to become the prime minister following a narrow victory
| Apr.10 |
Prodi ahead of Berlusconi in vote
2005 |
| Apr.18 |
No pope chosen in first vote. Vatican
2001 |
| May.14 |
Berlusconi won election He pledges new era. Centre-right get 177 seats and Rutelli's centre-left have 125 in the 324 member Senate
| May.13 |
Center-right has slight lead |
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2016 |
| Dec.22 |
Italy approves bailout for Monte dei Paschi |
2014 |
| Jan.19 |
Italy reform deal puts Berlusconi back centre stage |
2013 |
| Apr.27 |
Deal reached on Italian government
2011 |
| Nov.13 |
Monti seeks to form Italy cabinet |
2009 |
| Feb.6 |
Right-to-die move blocked
2004 |
| Oct.29 |
EU leaders sign new constitution |
1849 |
| Feb. 9, 1849 |
Republic of Rome proclaimed The government of Papal States was temporarily replaced by a republican government due to Pope Pius IX's flight to Gaeta | |
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2015 |
| Apr.3 |
Pope Francis decries persecution of Christians |
2014 |
| Nov.30 |
Pope urges Muslims to condemn terror |
| Apr.18 |
Pope Francis prays for abandoned in Good Friday service
| Mar.12 |
Pope Francis marks first year in office |
2013 |
| Mar.28 |
Pope Francis washes youths' feet |
| Mar.23 |
Pope Francis meets his predecessor
| Feb.24 |
Pope delivers final public blessing |
2010 |
| Jan.17 |
Pope: Vatican helped Jews at Holocaust |
2006 |
| Sep.16 |
Security tight for Pope blessing |
| Apr.16 |
Benedict leads first Easter Mass as pope. Vatican
2005 |
| Dec.24 |
Pope leads his first Christmas service. Vatican
| Apr.17 |
Cardinals gather to choose pope. Vatican
| Apr.9 |
Pilgrims leave Rome after funeral |
| Apr.6 |
Rome seeks to curb pilgrim crowds |
| Apr.3 |
Clergy, dignitaries pay respects to pope |
| Apr.2 |
Pope begins losing consciousness |
| Mar.31 |
Source: Pope given last rites |
| Mar.27 |
Frail Pope blesses Easter crowds |
| Mar.13 |
Pope returns to Vatican after op
| Mar.6 |
Pope gives blessing from hospital |
| Feb.26 |
Pope to follow Sunday blessing |
| Feb.24 |
Pope has surgery to aid breathing
Vatican: The operation to give 84-year-old John Paul II a tracheotomy had been successful
| Feb.24 |
Pope back in hospital with flu |
| Feb.6 |
Sick Pope makes public appearance. Vatican
| Feb.2 |
Ailing Pope to stay in hospital |
| Feb.1 |
Pope John Paul rushed to hospital
Vatican: Pope has been rushed to hospital suffering from breathing difficulties brought on by flu
2004 |
| Dec.25 |
Pope delivers sombre message |
| Dec.24 |
Pope prays for peace at midnight Mass |
2003 |
| Dec.24 |
Pope Makes Christmas Mass Peace Plea |
1816 |
| Jul. 16, 1054 |
Excommunication of Churches The break of communion between what are now the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches which began in the 11th century
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2009 |
| Oct.7 |
Berlusconi immunity law overruled
2006 |
| Apr.19 |
Supreme court confirms Prodi poll victory
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2008 |
| Jun.3 |
UN sets out food crisis measures |
| Jun.2 |
Summit targets global food crisis A key UN-sponsored summit is set to open aimed at addressing the problem of soaring global food prices
2004 |
| Feb.3 |
Urgent bird flu summit |
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2016 |
| Jun.8 |
Suspect extradited for people smuggling 'is wrong man' |
2015 |
| Apr.19 |
Italian PM led calls for more EU action on sea migration
2012 |
| Jul.25 |
Boy flies to Rome without passport |
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2010 |
| Aug.29 |
Gadhafi arrives in Italy to observe ties |
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2018 |
| May.7 |
Italy faces fresh elections as coalition talks fail Italy's coalition-building talks have failed, leaving the country facing fresh elections or a neutral caretaker government until the end of the...
2011 |
| Nov.13 |
President holds talks to find new leader |
2009 |
| Feb.14 |
G7 ministers focus on stabilizing economy |
2008 |
| Jan.24 |
Crisis talks to begin |
2007 |
| Jun.9 |
Bush holding talks with Prodi |
2006 |
| Jul.26 |
Mideast talks fail to reach cease-fire
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2016 |
| Dec.11 |
Paolo Gentiloni, Italian foreign minister, appointed PM Gentiloni, 62, has been asked to form a government by the president Sergio Mattarella. Matteo Renzi, who resigned after losing a referendum
| Dec.7 |
Renzi hands in resignation amid political turmoil |
| Dec.4 |
PM Matteo Renzi resigns after clear referendum defeat
Renzi has resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. No vote leads with 60% against 40% for Yes
2014 |
| Feb.22 |
New Italian government sworn in |
| Feb.21 |
Italy's PM-in-waiting names cabinet |
| Feb.17 |
Italian president asks Renzi to form government Giorgio Napolitano has asked Matteo Renzi, the mayor of Florence, to form a new government. It follows the resignation on Friday of PM Enrico...
| Feb.14 |
Florence mayor Matteo Renzi tipped to be Italy's youngest PM |
| Feb.13 |
Italian PM Enrico Letta to resign |
2013 |
| Sep.28 |
Berlusconi resignations spark crisis
| Aug.1 |
Berlusconi rages at prison ruling Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi has broadcast an angry video message after his prison sentence for tax fraud was upheld by the country's highest cou...
2011 |
| Nov.13 |
Monti nominated to replace Berlusconi
Economist Mario Monti was nominated Sunday to replace Silvio Berlusconi as Italy's prime minister
| Nov.12 |
Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM 
Silvio Berlusconi has resigned as prime minister of Italy, after dominating the country's politics for 17 years. President Giorgio Napolitano is likely to a... | |
| Nov.8 |
Berlusconi to resign as prime minister
| Jan.17 |
Berlusconi sex allegations widen
2008 |
| Jan.24 |
Prodi resigns after losing vote
The Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, has resigned after being defeated in a vote of confidence in the upper house of parliament, the Senate
| Jan.23 |
PM under pressure to quit |
2007 |
| Feb.22 |
Italian crisis talks as PM quits
President Giorgio Napolitano is to begin crisis talks following the resignation of Prime Minister Romano Prodi
2006 |
| May.2 |
Berlusconi hands in resignation
| Apr.29 |
Berlusconi 'ready to resign as PM' |
| Apr.14 |
Berlusconi defiant on poll result |
2005 |
| Apr.20 |
Berlusconi to form new government
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2015 |
| Feb.28 |
Mass anti-immigration rally in Rome |
2013 |
| May.18 |
Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts |
2011 |
| Oct.15 |
Protest rallies grip major cities
2002 |
| Mar.23 |
Workers take to the streets |
2000 |
| Dec.16 |
Haider protests |
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2007 |
| May.12 |
'Pro-family' groups rally |
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2005 |
| Apr.8 |
Pope John Paul II buried in crypt
Vatican: John Paul II was buried under St. Peter's Basilica after a funeral Mass that millions of people watched
| Apr.7 |
Rome prepares for Pope's funeral
| Apr.5 |
Hundreds of thousands say goodbye |
| Apr.4 |
Crowds wait all night to see Pope. Vatican
| Apr.4 |
Pope's body makes final journey. Vatican
| Apr.2 |
Millions grieve for John Paul II. Global
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2013 |
| Nov.27 |
Berlusconi expelled from Italy Senate The Italian Senate has voted to expel ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from parliament with immediate effect over his conviction for tax fraud
| Nov.27 |
Berlusconi faces expulsion vote |
| Oct.4 |
Senate moves to expel Berlusconi |
| Oct.2 |
Enrico Letta survives confidence vote after Berlusconi backtracks
| Oct.1 |
Italy PM Letta faces confidence vote |
| Sep.29 |
Italy PM takes crisis to parliament |
2011 |
| Nov.17 |
New premier presents plan to lawmakers |
| Nov.11 |
Italy senate passes austerity law
| Nov.7 |
Berlusconi faces key vote |