Berlusconi Boycott By G8 Leaders' Wives Proposed By Academics

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The recent hubbub surrounding Silvio Berlusconi is not the first time he has been accused of sexist behavior. The Italian Prime Minister has claimed the opposition "has no taste, not even when it comes to women," appointed several, er, striking, yet politically inexperienced women to ministerial posts, and been caught staring at the legs of the new Miss Italy.

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