Post by Nictoshek on Dec 13, 2009 15:27:46 GMT -7
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy is recovering in hospital after an assault left his face covered in blood following a rally in Milan. He suffered two broken teeth, a minor nose fracture and cuts to his lip after being struck with an object said to be a souvenir of the city's cathedral. Mr Berlusconi, 73, tried to assure supporters afterwards he was OK but was taken to hospital for tests.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8410946.stm
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