FT.com - World
Italy’s centre-right prime minister has won a respite from his trials on fraud and corruption charges after parliament granted ministers the right to avoid appearing in court
CBC - World News
Silvio Berlusconi's allies pushed a controversial measure through parliament on Wednesday that shields the Italian premier from prosecution in two ongoing trials.
IBTimes.com - Politics & Policy
An Italian court refused on Monday to reinstate a candidate list for the Rome province presented by the ruling coalition for regional polls, in an unexpected blow to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's election hopes.