Daunting in-tray for Italy's next PM

2011-11-14 08:34:20

Whoever succeeds Silvio Berlusconi as prime minister faces a series of Herculean economic tasks, economists say.

Berlusconi makes ignominious exit

2011-11-14 08:32:56

Silvio Berlusconi dominated Italy for 17 years with a unique mix of political talent and brazen behavior but in the end the born showman was humiliatingly jeered from office.

New Greek PM begins rescue mission

2011-11-14 06:50:52

Greece's new prime minister Lucas Papademos will seek to take advantage of a rare political truce on Monday to push through austerity and radical reform.

Monti appointed as new Italian PM

2011-11-14 06:27:16

Italy's president appointed former European Commissioner Mario Monti to head a new government.

Mario Monti appointed as new Italian PM

2011-11-14 06:02:48

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on Sunday appointed former EU Commissioner Mario Monti to head an emergency government after Silvio Berlusconi resigned on Saturday night, according to local news agency Ansa.

Mario Monti appointed as new Italian PM

2011-11-14 04:36:09

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on Sunday appointed former EU Commissioner Mario Monti to head an emergency government, according to local news agency Ansa. Berlusconi formally resigned

Mario Monti appointed as new Italian PM

2011-11-14 04:36:09

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on Sunday appointed former EU Commissioner Mario Monti to head an emergency government, according to local news agency Ansa. Berlusconi formally resigned

Italy president races to appoint new government

2011-11-13 21:45:14

Italy's president raced to appoint an emergency government on Sunday to face a crisis endangering the whole euro zone and replace Silvio Berlusconi who resigned as prime minister.

Berlusconi resigns, crowds in Rome celebrate

2011-11-13 10:02:58

Silvio Berlusconi resigned on Saturday to make way for an emergency government Italians hope will save them from financial ruin.

Sperm donors are well-adjusted men: study

2011-11-13 08:00:03

Men who pass a screening process and donate to sperm banks in Sweden score better on personality measures, such as responsibility, confidence and self-acceptance, than other men in their peer group.

Italy's Premier Berlusconi formally resigns

2011-11-13 05:59:09

Italy's presidential palace has confirmed that Premier Silvio Berlusconi has resigned.

Eurozone need to provide crisis solutions: IMF official

2011-11-12 11:06:02

A senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official on Friday urged eurozone policymakers to provide a clear picture of how to tackle the eurozone debt turmoil.