Berlusconi Won't Concede Defeat in Italy

by Sylvia Poggioli, NPR
April 11, 2006

Despite his rival's claim of victory in Italy's general election, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi refuses to concede the race, instead suggesting that a broad coalition be formed. With votes still being counted, a court may have to determine the winner between Berlusconi and center-left challenger Romano Prodi.

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