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22 Jul 2009 18:26

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World: Italians still love their premier, even if he (allegedly) loves prostitutes

  • I’m no saint, by now you’ve figured that out.
  • Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi • In his first statement since L’Espresso newspaper released what it says are taped conversations between him and a prostitute. Berlusconi has been wrapped up in a sex scandal for months now, but he’s still in power and still very popular.  • source

25 Jun 2009 11:07

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World: Why Italian president Silvio Berlusconi shouldn’t own TV stations

  • Berlusconi has been under increased scrutiny lately due to puported ties to prostitution and wild romps with call girls young enough to be his grandkids. source
  • Berlusconi also owns the country’s three largest commercial television networks. And, strangely enough, they’ve all given him a pass during the scandal. Hmm. source

10 Apr 2009 11:16

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World: Italy’s billionaire prime minister offers his homes to quake victims

  • Silvio Berlusconi is Italy’s second-richest man. Victims of the devastating Italiian earthquake, which killed hundreds and left thousands more without homes, will be getting some help from P.M. Silvio Berlusconi. “I will do what I can too, by offering some of my houses,” Berlusconi said at a state funeral for the more than 200 killed. 17,000 survivors are currently living in tents, so it’d be a bit of an upgrade for them. source