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The eurozone is being pulled apart by an economic crisis that has its roots in political reasons. The dominoes are falling as governments are deposed by bond dealers, and the absence of democracy is a significant factor in this deterioration. The crisis is not only economic but also a failure
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Mario Monti, a renowned economist and former EU commissioner, is emerging as a key figure in Italy's bid to tackle its debt crisis and revitalize its economy. As the country teeters on the edge of financial collapse, Monti's reputation as a no-nonsense, economically savvy leader has
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Italian politicians, starting with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, failed to address the impending financial crisis, while European leaders did too little to prepare. The long-predicted storm broke, sending Italian interest costs above 7 percent and triggering global stock market sell-offs. Italy's essential problem is not high deficits or
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The US markets closed higher on Tuesday as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's offer to resign lifted optimism that Italy will appoint a new leader who can tackle its debt crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 101.79 points, or 0.84 percent, to 12,170.20,
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been dealt a severe blow to his leadership with a judge's order to stand trial in April on charges related to prostitution and abuse of office. The scandal, which centers around Berlusconi's relationship with an underage nightclub dancer nicknamed Ruby
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Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was ordered to stand trial on charges that he paid a 17-year-old Moroccan girl for sex and then used his influence to cover it up, an offense that could see him barred permanently from public office. The trial will examine his relationship with Karima El Mahroug,
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Prosecutors in Milan called for the immediate trial of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute, Karima el-Mahroug, a 17-year-old nightclub dancer. Berlusconi has admitted to personally calling a police station to intervene in the case, citing a diplomatic incident involving Ms.
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Italian prosecutors requested a fast-track trial for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday, citing evidence that he paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and then used his influence to cover it up. The allegations have sparked widespread outrage in Italy, where it is illegal to pay for sex with
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Rocco Siffredi, the country's top porn star, has weighed in on Silvio Berlusconi's scandal, praising the Prime Minister's alleged love of sex and suggesting that Italian voters will forgive his alleged transgressions. As Berlusconi faces trial over accusations of paying a teenager for sex
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Pope Benedict XVI has publicly commented on the sex scandal surrounding Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, emphasizing the need for moral leadership from those in public office. The Pope's remarks came in response to the distressing situation, where 14 women who were allegedly involved in Berlusconi's
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World leaders rallied around Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after he was attacked at a rally in Milan on Sunday. Berlusconi, 73, suffered injuries including two knocked-out teeth, a small nasal fracture, cuts on his upper lip, and facial bruises. Hospital officials indicated that the prime minister would likely require
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Sunday night's attack on Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has left the nation in shock and has raised concerns about the possibility of a return to the violent climate of the 1970s and 1980s, known as the "Years of Lead." The attack, in which Berlusconi was
