Berlusconi trial resumesMay 31, 2011 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's trial on charges that he paid for sex with an underage Moroccan teenager then used his office to try to cover it up has resumed in a Milan courtroom after a two-month break. The May 31 court session comes a day after the Italian leader suffered a setback in local elections when candidates he supported lost in major cities such as Milan and Naples. Berlusconi's lawyers are expected to submit motions challenging the Milan court's jurisdiction in the prostitution trial. The same motions were rejected when a judge ordered an immediate trial and skipped a preliminary hearing, citing what he called a preponderance of evidence, AP reported. Berlusconi is in Romania on a two-day official visit and not attending the court session. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |