Italian leader gives parties time for deal

Updated August 23 2019 - 5:48am, first published 5:43am
Italy President Sergio Mattarella says dissolving parliament is a decision not to be taken lightly.
Italy President Sergio Mattarella says dissolving parliament is a decision not to be taken lightly.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella says several parties have told him they need more time to resolve a government crisis and avoid a snap election, so he has told them to report back next week.

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