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Italy’s Catholic Church vs. Berlusconi drama, Act II
A running crisis in relations between Silvio Berlusconi's government and the Church deepened when Italy's top Catholic weekly accused him of acting like a "prince" while many Italians were struggling financially.
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Europe backs Monti reforms as Italy crisis hits markets
European partners urged the next Italian government on Monday to stick to Prime Minister Mario Monti's reform agenda, after his decision to resign early and Silvio Berlusconi's return to frontline politics rattled financial markets.... Read Post
Silvio Berlusconi's party rebels in Italian Senate
Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi's party has abstained from a confidence vote in the Senate, sparking warnings of a political crisis.Prime Minister Mario Monti's government won the vote, but Mr Berlusconi's PDL party reported... Read Post
Italy's Berlusconi attacks "Germano-centric" Monti
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi accused the technocrat government of Mario Monti on Tuesday of pursuing economic policies dictated by Germany that had dragged Italy into recession.In remarks that point to a bitter el... Read Post