Berlusconi’s new government

After his re-election as Italy’s prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi (photo) will be sworn on Thursday and has unveiled his new government. He has appointed 21 ministers, including 4 women : 12 with portfolio and nine without.
Silvio Berlusconi will be the head of the 62nd administration of the country since second world war.

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Tougher sex crime law in Austria

Austria will adopt tougher laws on sex crimes, following the case of Joseph Fritzl (photo, from Le Figaro), said the country’s chancellor.

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Clinton wants to continue the campaign

Hillary Clinton (photo), running for Democratic nomination into the White House race, has vowed to continue her campaign, despite losing ground in the latest primary contests. The Senator of New York is also having financial problems.
In Indiana’s primary, Mrs Clinton beat her rival Barack Obama by just two points, while he won by 14 in North Carolina. [...]

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Putin’s new role

 

A day after Dmitry Medvedev, his protege, replaced him as president of Russia, Vladimir Putin (photo) will be sworn as the new prime minister of the country.
On Thursday, Vladimir Putin’s nomination will be confirmed by Russia’s lower house of parliament, as his party, United Russia, has enough seats to carry the vote alone.

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