Silvio Berlusconi

An activist wearing a mask of Forza Italia party leader Silvio Berlusconi poses during a tour, the day after Italy's parliamentary elections, in Rome, Italy March 5, 2018.

How the murder of a young woman turned Italy's elections into a referendum on immigration

Little more than a month ago, no one had heard of Macerata. Then the murder of Pamela Mastropietro thrust the small town in central Italy onto the national stage, and the whole course of a pivotal national election was altered.

How the murder of a young woman turned Italy's elections into a referendum on immigration
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This Italian city has long welcomed immigrants. Now that commitment is being tested.

This Italian city has long welcomed immigrants. Now that commitment is being tested.
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Venice prepares for autonomy vote on Sunday

Venice prepares for autonomy vote on Sunday

China contemplates building a high-speed train — to the US

China contemplates building a high-speed train — to the US

Italy's Berlusconi spends his first day performing community service

Italy's Berlusconi spends his first day performing community service
Matteo Renzi looks set to become Italy's new Prime Minister

The Italian government collapses. Again.

The government of Italy has collapsed. But nobody is hitting the panic button. A new government could be formed in the next couple of days — and voters are unlikely to get a say. Again.

The Italian government collapses. Again.

Italy's PM says he's stuck in Groundhog Day as his government also grinds to a halt

There's another government besides the US in danger of shutting down: the one in Italy, where the government is on the verge of collapsing because of the failure of politicians on the left and the right to find a compromise.

Italy's PM says he's stuck in Groundhog Day as his government also grinds to a halt

VOTE: What Type of Community Service Should Silvio Berlusconi Do?

VOTE: What Type of Community Service Should Silvio Berlusconi Do?

Italian Adaptation of 'The Full Monty' Features Real-Life Unemployed Workers as Cast Members

As Italian politicians campaign for national elections this weekend, the sad state of the economy and politics in Italy are the subject of a new stage adaptation of "The Full Monty." It features two real-life unemployed workers as cast members.

Italian Adaptation of 'The Full Monty' Features Real-Life Unemployed Workers as Cast Members

Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi hopes to come back

In Italy, the caretaker government of Prime Minister Mario Monti has been dissolved. But with new elections to be held In February and another former prime minister already set to run again, some say this isn't necessarily the end of Monti.

Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi hopes to come back

Berlusconi Seeks a Return to Power

Berlusconi Seeks a Return to Power

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Resigns, Silvio Berlusconi to Run Again

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, who took office in November 2011, announced this weekend he would resign, after Silvio Berlusconi's party said it could no longer support Monti's government. Berlusconi would run for a Fifth term as Prime Minister.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Resigns, Silvio Berlusconi to Run Again

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Found Guilty of Tax Fraud

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been found guilty of tax evasion. Megan Williams talks to Marco Werman about the ruling, and what comes next to Italy's flamboyant former leader.

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Found Guilty of Tax Fraud

Musical Politicians: From Berlusconi to Clinton

Musical Politicians: From Berlusconi to Clinton

Monti Starts Forming New Italian Government

Italy's new prime minister says he wants to build "a future of dignity and hope" for Italy's children.

Monti Starts Forming New Italian Government