Berlusconi acknowledges reversal on nuclear power

Berlusconi acknowledges reversal on nuclear power
Milan (AFP) June 14, 2011 - Italians overwhelmingly approved a referendum blocking a return to nuclear power, official results released Tuesday showed, reflecting wavering faith in its safety after the Fukushima disaster in Japan. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi acknowledged defeat in the opposition-backed referendum, saying on Monday the will of Italians was clear. More than 94 percent of those who turned out vot ... more

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