Italy’s Berlusconi confirms he will run for PM againDecember 8, 2012 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said he will run for PM again in a general election next year, Sky News reported. "I am running to win," the leader of the right-wing People of Freedom party told journalists near the northern city of Milan. Berlusconi, 76, stepped down in disgrace last year as Italy was on the brink of financial disaster. His resignation paved the way for a government of unelected technocrats led by Prime Minister Mario Monti. Berlusconi has since been convicted of tax fraud and now faces plunging poll numbers. He is also on trial on charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute - an allegation he has denied. "The campaign is already on," Berlusconi said, adding that he is running "out of a sense of responsibility" toward his recession-plagued country. Italy is to hold a general election in 2013, though the date has not been set. 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. |