Berlusconi Defense Urges Acquittal in Corruption Trial
Lawyers for Premier Silvio Berlusconi wrapped up four year corruption proceedings in Milan urging acquittal to protect Italy’s reputation. The defendant did not attend the final defense, having appeared only three times. prosecutors seek an eight year sentence for bribing judges in the 1980s over SME. London.
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Sothebys sells Russian czars wines at London auction
Sothebys in London auctioned hundreds of wine bottles from the imperial Massandra winery near Yalta. The items, dating up to 150 years, drew collectors but about two thirds of the 522 lots failed to meet reserves. The top price was $8,000 for a 1913 Kron Brothers Serial Verdelho Albillo.
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Romania election fraud claims spur demonstrations in Bucharest
Dozens of former 1989 uprising fighters gathered in a central Bucharest square to press authorities for a probe into alleged fraud in the general election. The Constitutional Court pondered petitions to annul the vote, with analysts expecting rejection due to high proof requirements. The Social Democratic Party won 189 seats and the Justice and Truth Alliance 161 in the 469-seat Parliament, neither achieving a majority.
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Congo Leader Blames Rwanda for Confrontation
President Joseph Kabila accused Rwanda of seeking a confrontation to disrupt Congo as it pursues security and elections in 2005. Kigali had warned it would act against 8,000 to 10,000 Hutu rebels sheltering in eastern Congo, raising fears of a revival of the 1998-2002 war drawing in regional powers.
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Philippines storms kill and devastate northern regions
Rescuers race to aid thousands as back to back storms kill over 650 and leave about 400 missing in the north. Helicopters deliver food and ferry casualties while Real and Aurora province endure mud and debris. President Arroyo calls for united relief efforts as authorities urge rapid burial of the dead.
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Manila
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