Berlusconi Sets Record as Longest-Serving Italian Premier
The Associated Press reports that Silvio Berlusconi’s coalition ties the record for Italy’s longest postwar tenure at 1,059 days. The 67 year old media magnate remains a polarizing figure praised for strong leadership and international roles, while facing corruption questions and media ownership scrutiny. Italy’s electoral system reform helped stabilize his center right alliance in parliament.
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Sharon seeks new plan after Gaza withdrawal setback
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon works on alternatives after Likud rejected a full Gaza withdrawal in a referendum. Israel faces pressure from coalition partner Shinui to advance a modified disengagement while fighting in Gaza claims two Palestinian lives and wounds 22.
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Simulation shows Europe facing potential terror threat
European officials ran a Black Dawn exercise to gauge response to al Qaida obtaining highly enriched uranium and detonating a crude nuclear device near NATO headquarters in Brussels. The scenario warned of 40 000 immediate deaths, overwhelmed hospitals, and global economic turmoil. More than 50 officials from 15 countries attended.
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