To check Oneindia News on your Mobile
go to:   http://m.oneindia.in/news/
  •  

Italian president calls for truce ahead of G8

Rome, July 1 (ANI): Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano has appealed to the politicians and media to observe a truce to ensure a smooth G8 summit.

"It would be good, from here to the G8, given the delicacy of this huge international event, to have a truce in these controversies," The Telegraph quoted Napolitano, as saying.

Though Napolitano did not specify what he was highlighting, speculations are rife about it involving Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's scandals.

Berlusconi's estranged wife has publicly accused him of having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old model and of using government aircraft to fly showgirls and models to his Sardinian villa for lavish parties.

Berlusconi has denied all allegations and welcomed Napolitano's call.

"We hope the president's invitation is taken up," Berlusconi said.

Meanwhile, a senior member of the opposition Democratic Party, described the president's appeal very wise, but added that Berlusconi should be the first to embrace it. (ANI)

Sarkozy takes English lessons prior to UK visit

London, Mar 25: French President Nicolas Sarkozy is taking intensive English lessons in order to impress his hosts during his state visit to Britain this week. Even though he will make his speech to a joint session of Parliament in French, he is said to be keen to impress Queen Elizabeth II and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with a few well-chosen turns of phrase in private conversation. ''The President is very eager to demonstrate his commitment to all things Albion.....
User Comments
[ Post Comments ]
Be the first to comment on this article.
Oneindia  Oneindia Login