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Coverage dated January 20, 2022 to January 21, 2022

Berlusconi drops bid to be elected as Italy's president

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ROME (AP) — Former premier Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday bowed out of Italy's presidential election set for next week, though he insisted he had nailed down enough voters to become

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  1. Digital Journal

    Draghi, Berlusconi in mix as Italy elects new president (opens Digital Journal)

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    Italy's parliament begins voting for a new president Monday, with Prime Minister Mario Draghi tipped for election in a high-stakes version of musical

  2. Madison

    Berlusconi drops bid to be elected as Italy's president (opens Madison)

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    ROME (AP) — Former premier Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday bowed out of Italy's presidential election set for next week, though he insisted he had nailed down enough voters to become

  3. Voice of America

    Italy's Berlusconi Decides Against Running for President (opens Voice of America)

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    Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi decided against running for president, he said in a statement on Saturday, removing an obstacle to cross-party negotiations ahead of the vote in parliament beginning January 24. The nomination of Prime Minister Mario Draghi is seen as the most...

  4. France 24

    Berlusconi pulls out of Italian presidential race (opens France 24)

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    Billionaire former premier Silvio Berlusconi announced Saturday he will not run for Italy's presidency, ending his improbable candidacy two days before voting begins in parliament.

  5. France 24

    Italy's Silvio Berlusconi pulls out of Italian presidential race (opens France 24)

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    Billionaire former premier Silvio Berlusconi announced Saturday he will not run for Italy's presidency, ending his improbable candidacy two days before voting begins in parliament.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Italy: Silvio Berlusconi drops presidential bid | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The former prime minister insisted that he had enough support but that he would not seek the job. Another major candidate, current Prime Minister Mario Draghi, has sidestepped questions on whether he will run.

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