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Foreign minister Paolo Gentiloni tipped to be Italy's new prime minister

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni was set on Sunday to become Italy's new prime minister following reformist leader Matteo Renzi's resignation in the wake of a crushing referendum defeat.

Italian PM Matteo Renzi resigns, hints at early election

Matteo Renzi bowed out as Italian prime minister with a combination of jokes, regrets and a strong hint that he wants to lead his party into an early election battle.

Italy's PM Matteo Renzi to resign on Wednesday after losing referendum

Three days after suffering a stinging defeat in a referendum on constitutional change, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, announced he will resign at 1800 GMT

Italy PM Matteo Renzi delays resignation until budget is passed

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi formally resigned Monday after a crushing referendum defeat that has sent shockwaves around Europe — though his departure will be delayed by a final task, passing a budget.

Italy PM Matteo Renzi threatens EU budget veto over migrants

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Tuesday threatened to veto the EU's budget over a lack of solidarity from European neighbours as it struggles with a huge influx of migrants.

Obama hosts his final state dinner, describes moment with Italian PM Renzi as 'bittersweet'

The sound of herald trumpets and a full dose of pomp and pageantry on the South Lawn were orchestrated to welcome Renzi, one of the few world leaders to receive such a reception from the White House.

Italian playwright and Nobel Literature Prize winner Dario Fo passes away

Italian playwright and actor Dario Fo, who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1997, has died at the age of 90, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced Thursday.

Italy earthquake: Death toll hits 250; state of emergency declared

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in central Italy rose to 250 on Thursday as rescuers continued a grim search for corpses and powerful aftershocks rocked the devastated area.

Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to 247 as rescuers search for survivors

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that shook central Italy rose to 247 on Thursday, officials said, as rescuers desperately searched for survivors in the rubble of devastated mountain villages.

IOC president slams Russia's contemptuous doping system as athletes appeal against bans

IOC president Thomas Bach slammed Russia's contemptuous doping system blamed on the Moscow government as athletes' appeals against bans pile up.