Saturday, January 31, 2015 | 9:42 AM
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Little-known constitutional court judge Sergio Mattarella was elected Italy’s new president on Saturday after four rounds of voting by lawmakers and regional representatives.
The 73-year-old Sicilian, who enjoyed the backing of centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, succeeds the hugely popular Giorgio Napolitano, 89, who is stepping down because of his advanced age.
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Sergio Mattarella elected Italian president
