Italian president reappoints Giuseppe Conte as PM-designate to lead coalition gov't

Carlo Cottarelli (Front) addresses a press conference after meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, Italy, on May 31, 2018. Italian Prime Minister-designate Carlo Cottarelli officially gave up his mandate on Thursday, opening the way to a new government formation attempt by populist parties. (Xinhua/Alberto Lingria)