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Italy's Draghi urges unity, sacrifice in fighting the virus - Black News Channel

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi urged Italy's polarized politicians to unite behind his new government to confront the coronavirus pandemic and the economic devastation it has wrought, saying Italy has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a more sustainable, equitable and healthy world for future generations. Draghi vowed an environmentally conscious and digitally reformed government program in a 50-minute speech Wednesday before the Senate, which came ahead of a mandatory confidence vote later in the day. Draghi is expected to win votes in both the Senate and lower Chamber of Deputies after securing broad-based […]

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