Italy invites former Communist to govern

Article Abstract:

Opposition parties in Italy have protested strongly at the possibility that former Communist Massimo D'Alema could become the country's next Prime Minister. They regard his appointment as undemocratic. D'Alema himself has stated that he intends to check whether he would be able to rely on a majority in parliament. A left-wing government under D'Alema would incorporate a wide range of political opinion, including the centrist Unione Democratica per la Repubblica and one or both of the two small hard-line Communist groups.

Italy, Political aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, D'Alema, Massimo

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A burst tyre, a head-on crash and how a busy tunnel turned into an inferno

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Rescuers face very difficult conditions as they try to reach the point in the Gotthard tunnel in Switzerland at which two lorries collided, causing a very large fire. It has been confirmed that 11 people were killed, and a further 128 are missing.

Switzerland, Transportation, Fires, Tunnels

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Leaning tower is finally saved from collapsing

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, is set to reopen to the public later in 2001 following an 11-year project to ensure that it does not collapse. Its masonry has been reinforced, and it is now thought to be safe for another 250 years.

Buildings and facilities, Maintenance and repair, Pisa, Italy, Bell towers

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