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Berlusconi corruption trial 'to start November 27'
The corruption trial of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to start November 27, after Italy's constitutional court voted to lift his immunity.
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ITALY
Outrage after Berlusconi media shadow 'turquoise socks' judge
An Italian television channel owned by Silvio Berlusconi has shadowed and secretly filmed a judge who ruled against the prime minister's family holding in a bribery case, describing him as "eccentric" for wearing turquoise socks.
ITALY
Immunity law overruled, Berlusconi determined to stay put
Italy's constitutional court has ruled that a law protecting Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and other top officials from prosecution violates the constitution. Berlusconi vowed to stay on, slamming a "political" decision by a "left-wing" court.
ITALY
Top court throws out Berlusconi immunity law
Italy's constitutional court has ruled that a law protecting Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and other top officials from prosecution violates the constitution. Berlusconi vowed to stay on, slamming a "political" decision by a "left-wing" court.
International Press Review
International Press Review
In today's international press review, we take a look at Berlusconi's immunity law, the US strategy in Afghanistan, and art in Asia.
ITALY
Constitutional court reconsiders Berlusconi immunity
Italy’s constitutional court begins reviewing Tuesday a law passed in July 2008 that gives Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution. If the law is considered unconstitutional, criminal cases involving him could become active.
ITALY
Judge rules Berlusconi 'co-responsible' in bribery case
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was jointly responsible for corruption by his Fininvest company in a 1990s battle to buy publisher Mondadori, a Milan judge ruled on Monday, ordering Fininvest to pay 750 million euros in damages.
ITALY
Mass demonstration in Rome to defend press freedom
About 100,000 people demonstrated in Rome to defend press freedom against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's grip on the media. Berlusconi has filed a series of lawsuits against newspapers reporting on his scandal-plagued private life.
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International Press Review
Today, we take a look at the Lisbon Treaty referendum, US negotiations with Iran over nuclear proliferation, reactions after the tsumani and Berlusconi's embarrassment over prostitute Patrizia d'Addario's interview on Italian television.
European Union - Italy - Silvio Berlusconi - tourism - UK
Berlusconi's declares war on opposition newspapers
In this edition: Silvio Berlusconi finds himself at the centre of a vitriolic documentary. The EU parliament moots new rules to give seasonal workers more rights and this year, Britons rediscover the pleasures of spending a holiday at home.
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