Party animal exploits raise doubts over ex-Italian PM's political future

ROME - Once best known for his brash conservatism, Italy’s ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi is wrapping up a summer that put him in the news more for his exploits as a party animal — and raised doubts over his political future.

The media billionaire entertained guests at his lavish villa in Sardinia with extravagant festivities that included the eruption of a model volcano so realistic that neighbors called the fire department, according to Italian media reports.

He was spotted at VIP-only restaurants and hip night clubs on the posh Emerald Coast. On one occasion, Berlusconi grabbed a microphone and started singing; on another, he went behind the bar and served cocktails.

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NEW YORK – Es wird heiss spekuliert. Wird das Entführungsopfer Natascha Kampusch zur Frau des Jahres 2006 ausgezeichnet? Die Organisation hält sich bedeckt.

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