By Sabina Castelfranco
Voice of America
ROME, April 13, 2008 — More than 47 million Italians are voting Sunday and Monday in a general election that could bring media-magnate Silvio Berlusconi to power for the third time.  But many in Italy say they are disillusioned by politicians.
Polls opened early in Italy.  Voters may cast ballots until 10:00 [...]

By Robert Berger
Voice of America
JERUSALEM, April 13, 2008 — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is getting a cold reception in Israel.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and his foreign minister have snubbed Mr. Carter and are refusing to meet with him. They are angry that the former president compares Israeli policies to apartheid and that he plans [...]