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Berlusconi Opponent Claims Victory in Italian Elections

HeadlineApr 11, 2006

In Italy, Romano Prodi, the opponent of incumbent President Silvio Berlusconi, is claiming victory in the closest election in Italy’s modern history. The latest results show Prodi’s coalition taking control of the House. Berlusconi’s candidates hold a one-seat lead in the Senate. Turnout was at over 84 percent. Berlusconi is seeking his third term in office with a coalition that includes the former neo-fascist party National Alliance and the anti-immigrant Northern League.

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