Prodi stands down after surprise defeat in senate over US alliance
-· President may ask PM to build new government -· Right jubilant after far left again wrecks coalition
-· President may ask PM to build new government -· Right jubilant after far left again wrecks coalition
BERLIN, Germany -- Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder appeared headed for re-election as his ruling coalition held onto a slim lead in Germany's closest election since World War II.
The chances of Romano Prodi staying on as Italy's Prime Minister look bleak.
Le chef du gouvernement italien a remporté le vote de confiance à l’Assemblée. Mais celui prévu jeudi au Sénat semble perdu d’avance, et pourrait l’amener à démissionner
ALL ITALIANS SAY STOP TO AUTOSTRADE AND TELECOM MONOPOLY. They rosds are of Demanio and Denaio Spa can give to anyone. The centre-left coalition under Romano Prodi has yet to form a government, and some ... But Autostrade, privatised in 1999, called the deal "a merger of equals". ...
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has possibly been captured in a raid near his hometown of Tikrit, U.S. officials say.