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Italian-Canadians offended by Berlusconi’s alleged antics
A sex scandal is threatening to topple Italy’s prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, from power.
The colourful politician may have gone too far, to suit the sensibilities of even his relatively tolerant nation.
As Scot Urquhart reports, not only are the people of Italy feeling the sting of the Berlusconi affair.
Italian-Canadians are also following developments, with keen interest:
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Berlusconi will stand trial in April before a panel of three female judges.
The charges are serious enough, that they may pose a fatal challenge to Berlusconi’s tenure as prime minister.
Berlusconi himself has flatly denied any wrong-doing, and insists that he always treats women with respect.