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Berlusconi Riots Erupt in Rome [PHOTOS]

By J. RichardDec 14th 2010 – 2:03PM
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(Dec. 14) -- After Italian lawmakers narrowly avoided handing down a vote of no confidence for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, mayhem ensued in the streets of Rome. Berlusconi came under fire earlier this year for a series of sex scandals and for cutting ties with close ally Gianfranco Fini, compelling lawmakers to...

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Faces Revolt in the Ranks

By Dana KennedyAug 3rd 2010 – 4:31PM
Riccardo De Luca, AP

Riccardo De Luca, AP

(Aug. 3) -- Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing one of the toughest threats to his storied political career this week after a break with a key ally leaves him without his usual power in Parliament. Late today, it appeared that last-minute maneuverings might help the billionaire media tycoon avoid a showdown...

Georgian Leader Slammed for 'Stripper' Minister

By Theunis BatesJul 29th 2010 – 10:14AM
Zviad Nikolaishvili, AFP / Getty Images

Zviad Nikolaishvili, AFP / Getty Images

(July 29) -- Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, whose government is stuffed with ex-models and former-centerfolds, now has a rival in the most inappropriate ministerial appointment contest: Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. His latest hire -- 28-year-old Vera Kobalia -- this week found herself at the center of...

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