Comedian splits Italy vote
Italy appeared to be heading towards another political deadlock after a centre-left coalition narrowly won the lower house but failed to win the Senate. But a protest movement led by comedian Beppe Grillo won 25%
Italian election: Votes being counted
As ballot papers continue to be counted in Italy, initial poll results show Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right party is currently tied with Luigi Bersani's centre-left party at 30.7%, according to Reuters.
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