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Now playing Next world news Meloni expresses hope for IMF bailout deal for Tunisia Italy's prime minister was already in Tunisia earlier this week where she met with President Kais Saied to lay the groundwork for an agreement with the EU, which she said would hopefully pave the way for a bailout with the IMF. 09/06/2023
Now playing Next Design Reggia di Caserta is undergoing a multi-million euro restoration The royal palace was constructed for Charles of Bourbon, the King of Naples, in the 18th century. 28/05/2023
Now playing Next Italy Video of police beating trans woman sparks condemnation in Italy Many claim the assault on a Brazilian transgender woman in Milan is yet another case of discrimination - set against the anti-LGBT+ rhetoric of Meloni's government. 26/05/2023
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