Berlsuconi Trying to Avoid Prosecution

     If he concedes, or simply loses power, he can be prosecuted, according to the UK Independents John Phillips, reporting from Rome.

During his five years in office he spent much of his time passing laws to avoid going to jail. Many commentators believe Italy's richest man wants to gain an informal pledge of immunity from judicial proceedings from Mr Prodi's government

     Ah, what noble Allies Dear Leader has acquired!