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In the run-up to the Italian general election on March 4th, The Local is bringing you a daily round up of who's done what and why in the fast-moving world of Italian politics. Days to go until Italy votes: 12 We've had the final polls before voting day and the overseas votes are already making their way to be counted in Italy. Election emoji The Italian election now has its own emoji on Twitter: a ballot paper being dropped into a box decorated with the Italian flag. Only the man who's been in them longer than almost anyone else campaigning, one Silvio Berlusconi! De Luca's claim is that his rivals are seeking to discredit him and his party, the Democrats, days from the election. Italy is using a new, never before tested electoral law this year, which is why there's a new ballot paper, and also why the outcome is anything but certain. We've explain the new law in more depth here. Good news, bad news, fake news 2017 was the year of fake news, according to communications regulator Agcom, whose latest survey indicates that more and more Italians rely more and more heavily on social media for information. From the very start of the campaign, the Democratic Party accused supporters of its rivals – specifically the Five Star Movement and the League – of spreading disinformation designed to mislead voters. IN DEPTH: Forget the election, what's Italy's political system anyway?

As a talk radio host, I’ve received many calls from listeners in pain, but none so poignant as the calls from mothers who aborted their babies in years past. In some cases, the women break down weeping as they talk about aborting their baby several decades ago. It was from a young Christian woman who, in a time of financial need as a single mother, took a job at Planned Parenthood. She wondered if she was doing the right thing, since she wasn’t directly involved in performing abortions. It's a baby. It's a baby.” Yes, it’s a baby – actually, many babies – ripped apart into little pieces, tiny children who were intricately formed by God but have been torn up by people for profit and convenience. To her credit, she called Planned Parenthood that following Monday, saying she would not be coming back, even though they offered her more money and assured her they were doing good. I don't believe we were created to see so much death.” Yes, “The abortion doesn't end when the baby is removed. It's wrong.” With the help of the pro-life community, which has paid her rent and helped her family with expenses while she interviews for other jobs, this woman has found freedom, hope, and new life. You too can choose life!