. >> russian political activists aleksei navalny returns to court charged with fraud. after two months of political deadlock in italy, a new prime minister has been appointed. the deputy leader of the center- left democratic party. >> he was nominated by president giorgio napolitano, who was elected earlier this week to an unprecedented second term. >> he hopes letta will be able to put a new coalition government in place and unite parties from across the political spectrum, but it will not be easy. >> italy's political future rests on this man's shoulder. prime minister designate in rico -- enrico letta badge but italy back on the path of economic reform and growth. >> -- political reform and economic growth. >> italy cannot wait any longer. that is why i have taken on this responsibility even though it is a heavy weight on my shoulders. what italy needs now is action. >> letta has promised to set a new course for italy. he wants to get the european union to soften its pro- austerity stance, but he also supports a strong europe. his stance on the issues has made him f