Italy's prime minister steps down as the far-right party rises

Aug. 20, 2019 International

Italy’s government collapsed today, and it joins a growing list of countries where the far-right is gaining power. Today Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced his resignation, bowing to Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who's conservative and tough on immigration.

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Jason Horowitz - New York Times

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Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Devan Schwartz

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