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Berlusconi in Hot Water

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Gianfranco Fini, a former ally of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, has urged Mr Berlusconi to step down. This follows a string of embarrassing and controversial revelations over the Italian Prime Minister's personal life. Silvio Berlusconi says he will not resign.

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