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Italian Govt. on Brink of Collapse

PM faces no-confidence vote after allies withdraw support

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 22, 2008 10:48 AM CST

(Newser) – The Italian government looks set to collapse after a key ally unexpectedly withdrew his support from Romano Prodi's coalition yesterday. The PM will face a no-confidence vote tomorrow, and if he loses, the president will have to decide whether to give Prodi another mandate or...   Read full story »

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