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Second day of Italy crisis talks after Prime Minister resigns

Italian elite military presidential officers stand guard outside the Quirinal palace in Rome as President Sergio Mattarella holds consultations. [AFP]

Italy's president will hold a second day of talks aimed at solving the political crisis shaking the country on Thursday after the disintegration of the populist government.

President Sergio Mattarella will meet the main parties, including the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and far-right League, after the breakdown of their dysfunctional coalition.

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