Renzi says US election crucial for world, backs Clinton

(ANSA) - Rome, November 7 - Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday reiterated that he hopes Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton beats Donald Trump in Tuesday's presidential election, adding that the contest is crucial for the whole world. "These are decisive hours for the United States and, therefore, for the world," Renzi said on his Facebook page. "In a matter of hours we'll know the name of the 45th American president and obviously this decision will influence the world over the next four years very much. We... hope that it's a female". Renzi has said that the Rome will work with the United States government whoever wins the election.