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Italy's new premier-designate Mario Monti addresses the media at the Senate in Rome on Nov. 14, 2011. (Associated Press)

Monti forms new Italian government with no politicians

By Colleen Barry and Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti (left) receives a small bell from former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after the swearing-in ceremony at the prime minister's office at Chigi Palace in Rome on Wednesday. The bell is used by the prime minister to call attention during Cabinet meetings. (Associated Press)

Italy’s prime minister forms government with no politicians

By Frances D'Emilio and Colleen Barry - Associated Press

Markets dip as Monti works on Cabinet

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Italy's new premier-designate economist Mario Monti leaves the hotel to start talks with parties' representatives in Rome on Nov. 14, 2011. (Associated Press)

Italy’s new premier Monti rushes to build new government

By Colleen Barry and Victor L. Simpson - Associated Press

Italy's new premier-designate Mario Monti addresses the media at the Senate in Rome on Nov. 14, 2011. (Associated Press)

Europe’s woes pall U.S. economic rebound

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

**FILE** A sign marks Wall Street in New York. (Associated Press)

Stocks slip as Italian bond sale renews euro fears

By Matthew Craft - Associated Press

**FILE** Italian economist Mario Monti and his wife Elsa leave St. Ivo church in Rome following a Mass on Nov. 13, 2011. (Associated Press)

Monti to quickly form government

Associated Press

Berlusconi successor aims to ‘heal’ Italy

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End of an era: Italy’s Berlusconi resigns

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

In this Nov. 10, 2011 photo, trader Christopher Forbes works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The prospect of new governments in Greece and Italy helped support market sentiment Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the end of a hugely-volatile week when investors fretted over the future of the euro currency and the outlook for the global economy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks surge as Italy, Greece allay debt fears

By Matthew Craft - Associated Press

Senator Mario Monti, waiting for his wife at Rome's Termini station Thursday, is widely considered to be the top choice for the Italian premiership, now that Silvio Berlusconi has pledged to resign soon. Mr. Monti met with President Giorgio Napolitano on Thursday night in what his office described as a "courtesy visit." (Associated Press)

Economist expected to lead Italy’s interim government

By Colleen Barry - Associated Press

Dow down 420 as Europe uncertainty deepens

By David K. Randall - Associated Press

Dow slides as Italian debt worries grow

By David K. Randall - Associated Press

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusoni waves to journalists as he leaves the Quirinale presidential palace, after meeting with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, in Rome, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Roberto Monaldo, LaPresse)

Italian president promises Berlusconi will go soon

By Colleen Barry and Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Mr. Berlusconi attends a voting session at the lower chamber on Tuesday. Mr. Berlusconi won a much-watched vote Tuesday, but the result laid bare his lack of support in parliament as financial pressure from the eurozone debt crisis pummeled Italy. (Associated Press)

GHEI: Italy on the brink

By Nita Ghei - The Washington Times

Silvio Berlusconi

Dow plunges amid European uncertainty

By Matthew Craft and David K. Randall - Associated Press

**FILE** Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy (Associated Press)

Berlusconi promises to resign amid Italy debt woes

By Derek Gatopoulos and Victor Simpson - Associated Press

Economy Briefs

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Demonstrators with placards celebrate as they learn the results of a voting session at the lower chamber in Rome on Tuesday. The placards feature a picture of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and say: "Your most beautiful gift: your resignation." (Associated Press)

Berlusconi plans to step down

By Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry - Associated Press

Berlusconi wins vote, but his power base shrinks

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