Berlusconi gets back to work
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January 12, 2010, Tuesday
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ITALIAN Premier Silvio Berlusconi returned to a busy political schedule yesterday after a monthlong recovery from an attack that broke his nose and two teeth.
Berlusconi said he was feeling well as he arrived at his Rome residence, cheered by supporters holding up a "Welcome Back" banner. He met with his coalition allies to set the agenda for the new year, including fiscal and justice reforms.
The image-conscious Berlusconi touched his left cheek and pointed out to reporters that there was hardly any scar visible on his face. Berlusconi was hit in Milan on December 13, when a man threw a statuette of Milan's cathedral at his face during a rally. Berlusconi was hospitalized for a few days and has largely remained away from the public.
The 73-year-old Berlusconi's popularity has increased after the attack in Milan, polls have shown. The images of his bloody and frightened face raised sympathy. Berlusconi says he has forgiven attacker Massimo Tartaglia, who remains in custody.
The attack took the attention off Berlusconi's trials over corruption and tax fraud, and a sex scandal that had engulfed the premier over his purported fondness for young women.
Berlusconi said he was feeling well as he arrived at his Rome residence, cheered by supporters holding up a "Welcome Back" banner. He met with his coalition allies to set the agenda for the new year, including fiscal and justice reforms.
The image-conscious Berlusconi touched his left cheek and pointed out to reporters that there was hardly any scar visible on his face. Berlusconi was hit in Milan on December 13, when a man threw a statuette of Milan's cathedral at his face during a rally. Berlusconi was hospitalized for a few days and has largely remained away from the public.
The 73-year-old Berlusconi's popularity has increased after the attack in Milan, polls have shown. The images of his bloody and frightened face raised sympathy. Berlusconi says he has forgiven attacker Massimo Tartaglia, who remains in custody.
The attack took the attention off Berlusconi's trials over corruption and tax fraud, and a sex scandal that had engulfed the premier over his purported fondness for young women.
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