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Berlusconi trial resumes in Milan Berlusconi illness delays trial
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The trial of Silvio Berlusconi for alleged fraud has resumed in Milan as Italy's former prime minister is treated in hospital. The trial of Silvio Berlusconi for alleged fraud has been postponed after the former Italian prime minister was taken ill on Sunday.
Mr Berlusconi, accused of corporate fraud and money-laundering, was diagnosed with a minor heart condition after collapsing at a rally on Sunday. Mr Berlusconi, accused of corporate fraud and money-laundering, was diagnosed with a minor heart condition.
Aides insist however that he will be well enough to attend a protest against government policies next Saturday. Aides insisted that he would be well enough to attend a protest against government policies next Saturday.
But his lawyers said a request to postpone hearings due to his illness had been accepted by the Milan court.
The trial is expected to resume on Friday.
Mr Berlusconi, 70, denies all charges against him.Mr Berlusconi, 70, denies all charges against him.
He is said to have spent a calm night in hospital and is expected to be discharged later on Monday afternoon. He is said to have spent a calm night in hospital and was expected to be discharged later on Monday afternoon.
Twice prime minister, Mr Berlusconi has been leader of the opposition since losing power in elections in April.Twice prime minister, Mr Berlusconi has been leader of the opposition since losing power in elections in April.
'Irregular heartbeat''Irregular heartbeat'
Proceedings against Mr Berlusconi, Italy's richest man, began last week. He could face up to 12 years in jail if convicted of charges including corporate fraud.Proceedings against Mr Berlusconi, Italy's richest man, began last week. He could face up to 12 years in jail if convicted of charges including corporate fraud.
He is on trial alongside 13 others, including UK lawyer David Mills, the estranged husband of British Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell.He is on trial alongside 13 others, including UK lawyer David Mills, the estranged husband of British Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell.
Prosecutors allege the defendants were involved in establishing a complex system to enable tax evasion.Prosecutors allege the defendants were involved in establishing a complex system to enable tax evasion.
On Sunday, Mr Berlusconi suddenly slumped at the podium where he had been speaking for about 40 minutes in the northern Italian spa resort of Montecatini Terme.On Sunday, Mr Berlusconi suddenly slumped at the podium where he had been speaking for about 40 minutes in the northern Italian spa resort of Montecatini Terme.
Several members of Mr Berlusconi's entourage rushed to his aid but he was unable to stand up and had to be carried out of the room.Several members of Mr Berlusconi's entourage rushed to his aid but he was unable to stand up and had to be carried out of the room.
Mr Berlusconi later told reporters that doctors had diagnosed an irregular heartbeat and wanted to keep him under observation for 24 hours.Mr Berlusconi later told reporters that doctors had diagnosed an irregular heartbeat and wanted to keep him under observation for 24 hours.
Mr Prodi is reported to have written a note to Mr Berlusconi, wishing him a speedy recovery.Mr Prodi is reported to have written a note to Mr Berlusconi, wishing him a speedy recovery.