Giorgio Napolitano

ROME — Quiet and bookish, a little colorless, Mario Monti doesn't seem the kind of man to inspire religious epiphanies. But his leadership of Italy in the last five months has moved one leading politician to declare it not just a "miracle," but...

Italy complained that it was not informed of a joint British-Nigeria rescue mission to free two hostages held by suspected Islamic terrorists in Nigeria. The two hostages, a Briton and an Italian, were both killed before they could be rescued....

Dick Kniss Bass player with Peter, Paul and Mary Dick Kniss, 74, who played stand-up bass with the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-wrote the John Denver hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders," died Wednesday of pulmonary disease at a hospital near his...

Silvio Berlusconi agrees to step down as Italy’s prime minister after Parliament passes economic reforms demanded by European leaders to contain the region's debt crisis. The announcement comes after Silvio Berlusconi loses support among a...

Italy’s president says there should be “no uncertainty” about the promised resignation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. President Giorgio Napolitano said Italy's Parliament will approve a package of measures to reduce the government&...

Italy's Senate has passed economic measures demanded by the European Union to contain Italy's debt crisis. The economic stability bill is expected to clear Parliament's lower chamber on Saturday, when Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi could tender his...

New Italian leader: Italy’s president Sunday night named economist Monti Mario to lead the country’s new government. The appointment came almost 24 hours after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi tendered his resignation amid widespread...