Berlusconi: Love Triumphs Over Hate

PM thanks supporters; government will go after enemy websites

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 15, 2009 3:49 PM CST

(Newser) – Silvio Berlusconi thanked his supporters from a Milan hospital today, encouraging them to remain calm in his first statement since the attack that broke his nose and two teeth. "Sincere thanks to the very many who have sent me messages of solidarity and affection,... Read full story »

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