Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in to form new government

Giorgia Meloni, whose political party has neo-fascist roots, was sworn in as Italy’s first far-right premier on Saturday.The 45-year-old took the oath of office before the Italian president at the presidential palace, becoming also the first woman to be the nation’s premier.Her Brothers of Italy party was the top vote-getter in last month’s national election.Meloni's coalition allies include the right-wing League of Matteo Salvini and the conservative Forza Italia party headed by former Premier Silvio Berlusconi.AP