Berlusconi hands in resignation to Italy president
ROME, May 2 (Reuters) Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi handed in his government's resignation to Italy's president today, the presidential palace said in a statement.
Berlusconi's resignation starts the countdown to the formation of a new government headed by centre-left leader Romano Prodi.
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Story first published: Tuesday, May 2, 2006, 18:36 [IST]