Quickie divorce becomes law

(ANSA) - Rome, April 22 - A bill allowing so-called quickie divorces became law Wednesday. The law allows consensual divorces within six months and within a year if one or both parties go to a judge. The bill was overwhelmingly approved by the House, with only the Northern League voting against. MPs from across the political fence hailed the approval as a "legal landmark" and a "step forward for civil society".