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Italy approves $992 million rescue for ailing bank Pop Bari

Italy's government approved a capital injection, up to $992 million, to rescue the ailing cooperative bank Popolare di Bari on Sunday.

Italy hikes deficit, defying EU, as economy minister caves in

Italy sets a 2.4 percent deficit of GDP target for 2019-21 despite the country’s economy minister hoping to keep the deficit below 2 percent in accordance with EU demands to rein in its high debt.

EU leaders legitimise CIA asset as new Libyan ruler

Ex-general accused of war crimes is being groomed by EU leaders to become Libya's next strong man. What could go wrong?