Silvio Berlusconi

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   Newspaper Berlusconi Controls Says Germany's Merkel Heading a 'Fourth Reich'

   12:25 pm 8/7/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   Il Giornale has been taking swipes at Merkel all summer, but this one sparked a minor diplomatic incident.Read more

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   Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset First-Half Profits Fall 73.5 Percent Amid Ad Drop

   9:36 am 7/31/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   The Italian media giant remains the leader in primetime and around the clock in the key 15-64 demographic, but competition is on the rise.Read more

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   Silvio Berlusconi's Daughter Questioned in Mafia Bribery Case

   1:26 pm 7/26/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   Marina Berlusconi has been questioned in a case seeking to determine whether her father paid an associate nearly $50 million to cover up mob ties.Read more

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   Electus, Discovery Italy Sign Two-Year, First-Look Content Deal

   1:00 pm 7/16/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   The first two programs that will air in Italy under the terms of the deal are "American Digger" and "Fashion Star."Read more

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   Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Says Supporters Begged Him to Return to Politics

   8:51 am 7/16/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   Meanwhile, key allies are unsure of the media mogul's candidacy and another round of embarrassing trials is about to start.Read more

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6. Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Could Seek to Return as Prime Minister

   9:52 am 7/11/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   The billionaire media tycoon's hand-picked political heir predicts the he will seek a new term next year.Read more

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   Prosecutors Want to Put Italy's Silvio Berlusconi Behind Bars In Mediaset Tax Fraud Case

   10:30 am 6/20/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   The 75-year-old media mogul could go to jail for nearly four years in the case alleging he may have pilfered as much as $375 million by inflating the price tag on film rights.Read more

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   Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi Endorses Quiz Show Host as Possible Successor

   11:53 am 6/6/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   Gerry Scotti says he has no interest in a political career, but media mogul likes the idea of Scotti leading the charge against opposition figure Beppe Grillo, a popular comedian, blogger and activist.Read more

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   Court Dismisses Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi Charges

   11:38 am 5/21/2012

   • by Eric J. Lyman

   Court rules there was insufficient evidence to try the billionaire media tycoon, but three more open trials await him. Read more

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    Italy's Mediaset Sees First Quarter Profits Tumble

    12:35 pm 5/8/2012

    • by Eric J. Lyman

    The Silvio Berlusconi-controlled company suffered big losses but is staying the course.Read more

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