Berlusconi resigns as premier in Italy
Media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italy's premier after a fractured government. President Scalfaro asks him to stay in caretaker role while parliament seeks a new majority. Berlusconi and allies refuse to join another coalition as talks begin.
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Grozny bombardment kills 24 as Russia escalates assault
The Grozny bombardment by Russian planes and artillery leaves at least 24 civilians dead including American photographer Cynthia Elbaum. Residents flee to the mountains amid panicked streets while reports claim top Chechen operation commanders were fired, a denial labeling it disinformation.
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