Topic: Giuseppe Conte

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said he will resign after losing the support of his government coalition partner Five Star. President Sergio Mattarella rejected the resignation, asking Draghi to explain the decision.

Worldwide attempts to control COVID-19 with vast vaccine distribution and restrictions, including lockdowns, are paying off with reduced cases and deaths from peaks in January.

Economist Mario Draghi was sworn in Saturday as Italy's new prime minister to lead the unity government in facing the COVID-19 crisis and economic fallout.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte stepped down on Tuesday, as expected, largely over criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will resign on Tuesday, his office said Monday night, further deepening the country in political crisis as it battles the coronavirus pandemic.

Mainland China is on high alert for another coronavirus outbreak wave, six days after the one-year anniversary of the first fatality in Wuhan that has surpassed 2 million fatalities and 95 million cases worldwide.

Italy's government under Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is facing a challenge from former prime minister and coalition ally Matteo Renzi this week.

With Europe in the midst of a second wave of coronavirus cases and deaths, the continent has the greatest per capita of infections and fatalities despite strong restrictions, including lockdowns.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she is seeking a ban on ski resorts throughout Europe ahead of the holiday season to stem the surging spread of the coronavirus, but not all countries are on board.

China and Russia on Monday said they're holding off on congratulating Joe Biden as the winner of the U.S. presidential election while a defiant President Donald Trump still refuses to concede the race.