New Italian PM faces criticism over 'puppetmaster' Renzi

Paolo Gentiloni has won senate backing for his government, but opponents say it is still controlled by his predecessor, Matteo RenziPaolo Gentiloni, the new prime minister of Italy, has won a vote of confidence in Italy’s senate, in a move that will allow his government to formally take office amid relentless political attacks. The 62-year-old former foreign minister was backed by the upper house of the Italian parliament on Wednesday in a 169-99 vote. But, ever since he was chosen to take