Berlusconi Optimistic Pope Will Recover Quickly
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Pope John Paul spent a second  night in hospital after emergency treatment for breathing  problems but Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he  was optimistic he would recover quickly.
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Pope John Paul II was strong enough to turn the pages of written greetings Saturday and speak in a clear voice, a visitor said. But, still hospitalized and recovering from the flu, the pontiff sent an emissary to read a speech in his name at the Vatican.
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Italy's Silvio Berlusconi underwent more  hospital checks on Tuesday after fainting at a rally this  weekend, but the ex-prime minister planned to get straight back  into the political fray after his discharge due on Wednesday.
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Italy's president said Tuesday he needed more time to decide his next step after conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi demanded early elections following the premier's resignation last week.
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Pope John Paul is "quite well" and spent a peaceful night in hospital, Ansa news agency said on Wednesday, quoting an unnamed Vatican source.
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Pope John Paul II makes his first appearance in public after being rushed to hospital earlier in the week.
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Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was diagnosed with a minor heart complaint on Sunday after fainting at a rally.
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Italy's Silvio Berlusconi was given a clean bill of health on Tuesday after fainting at a rally this weekend, and the ex-prime minister planned to get straight back into the political fray after his discharge due on Wednesday.
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Former Premier Silvio Berlusconi nearly collapsed during an emotional speech to political supporters Sunday, and aides rushed to the podium to keep him from falling.Comment
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Italy's Silvio Berlusconi underwent more hospital checks on Tuesday after fainting at a rally this weekend, but the ex-prime minister planned to get straight back into the political fray after his discharge due on Wednesday.
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Pope John Paul II was back at the Vatican on Friday after overcoming breathing problems that required emergency hospitalization and left many wondering how he would continue in his papacy with such frail health.
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Speaking with difficulty, Pope John Paul  appeared on Sunday at his hospital window for the first time  since taking ill and said through an aide that he was still  "serving the Church and all humanity."
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Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi slumped at a podium during an emotional speech to political supporters in northern Italy Sunday, and aides rushed to keep him from falling over.Comment
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Pope John Paul II praised Portugal's visiting president Friday for his nation's conservative Catholicism, saying it could inspire hope amid a grave crisis in modern values.
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The Italian cardinal sent by Pope John Paul II last year to try to dissuade President Bush from invading Iraq said Monday the president promised that the U.S. operation would be "quick."
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The world awaited news of Pope  John Paul's condition early on Wednesday after he was rushed to  hospital with breathing difficulties during the night.
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Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was taken ill at a podium during an emotional speech to political supporters in northern Italy Sunday, and aides rushed to keep him from falling over.