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...down, opening the way for a caretaker government headed by someone like Bank of Italy Governor Mario Draghi or Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti. But don't count Berlusconi out yet. Perennial challengers like parliament Speaker Gianfranco Fini on the right and former Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema on the left, have largely lost credibility in the face of their opponent's political savvy. Italian politics is beginning to look like a season of Celebrity Survivor. And not only is Berlusconi the reigning champion of this reality show, he is also its executive producer...
...loan to help modernize the Ukrainian pipeline system - conduit for 70% of Russian gas sales to Europe - Russian leaders were furious. Moscow has also tried to foil European attempts to build stronger energy links with Azerbaijan. Potential for conflict exists in Georgia, where E.U. observers are the only ones left after Russia forced Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and United Nations' monitors to leave Abkhazia and South Ossetia...
...left out the elephant in the room: the patient. Most of what we do in health care now is treat diseases of lifestyle, including lack of exercise and unhealthy eating. We need more than mere reform; we need to restructure our priorities. Charles J. Huebner, M.D., PETOSKEY, MICH...
...understand your desire to trade white marble for White Mountains.' JOHN ROBERTS, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, bidding farewell to Justice David Souter, who left the bench on June...
...Washington Obama to Gays: I Haven't Forgotten You Amid complaints of campaign promises left unfulfilled, President Obama invited hundreds of gay and lesbian leaders to the White House on June 29 to assure them that their concerns remain a priority. Activists have voiced frustration that Obama has not overturned the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy or done more to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. One participant said the event bought Obama more time, "but he'll have to deliver...