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An Italian Democratic Party delegation led by Nicola Zingaretti attends talks at the Quirinale Palace with President Sergio Mattarella. Mattarella has begun discussions with political leaders on forming a new government following the resignation of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. IMAGES
Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, arrives at the Quirinale palace for talks with Italy's president who is expected to ask him to lead the country out of the devastating coronavirus pandemic after the coalition government collapsed. IMAGES
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte arrives at the prosecutor's office in Lima a day after the attorney general accused her of taking bribes in the form of Rolex watches, the latest twist in a corruption scandal that has rocked her unpopular government. IMAGES
Venezuela's government delegation arrives in Barbados where it will restart talks with the country's opposition, seeking to end the country's political and economic crisis after a nearly year-long suspension. IMAGES
Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrives at the Quirinale Palace in Rome for the guard of honour as he is sworn in for a second term. Mattarella, a former constitutional court judge who has already served seven years as Italy's president, was elected after parliament begged him to stay on to stave off a looming political crisis, and few expect the 80-year-old to see through another full term. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.