Jul 8th, 2008 · The White House has apologized for a biography of Silvio Berlusconi that calls the Italian leader "one of the most controversial leaders in the history of a country known for government corruption and vice." The bio was distributed at the G-8 summit.
Jun 12th, 2008 · President Bush, at a news conference in Rome Thursday, reiterated the need for a tough stand on Iran's nuclear program. Iran and Italy are major trading partners and the issue is a sticking point between Bush and his ally, Italian Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Apr 14th, 2008 · Italian voters Monday wrapped up a two-day parliamentary election that could restore conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi as prime minister. A staunch U.S. ally, Berlusconi is leading in early returns. He seems assured of victory in the Senate, but the race for the lower House looks tight.
Apr 11th, 2008 · As Italians prepare to vote, polls suggest that Silvio Berlusconi, the right-wing former prime minister, is favored over his main rival. But a third of the electorate is undecided, and many voters say they're unimpressed with their choices.
Feb 15th, 2008 · With the collapse of Italy's center-left government coalition, early elections will be held in April. Early polls favor former prime minister and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. But the center-left is presenting a new face, Walter Veltroni, a "Mr. Nice Guy" who has already shaken up the political arena.
Apr 9th, 2006 · Italians vote Sunday and Monday in what is seen as a referendum on the conservative government of their prime minister, the media tycoon-turned-politican Silvio Berlusconi. Berlusconi's rival, Romano Prodi, of the center-left coalition, is leading in the polls.
Feb 1st, 2006 · Italy's general elections aren't until April, but campaigning has already gotten off to a nasty start. Prime minister and media tycoon, Silvio Berlusconi, who current polls suggest will lose, has launched a media blitz, appearing nonstop on radio and TV. Opposition leaders are crying foul.