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| Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi will stay in hospital at least until Tuesday after having his nose broken by an attacker, doctors say. | Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi will stay in hospital at least until Tuesday after having his nose broken by an attacker, doctors say. |
| A medical bulletin reported in the Italian media said Mr Berlusconi was able to eat, but only with difficulty. | A medical bulletin reported in the Italian media said Mr Berlusconi was able to eat, but only with difficulty. |
| Mr Berlusconi, 73, suffered a broken nose, two broken teeth and a cut lip after being hit with a model of Milan cathedral after a rally in the city. | Mr Berlusconi, 73, suffered a broken nose, two broken teeth and a cut lip after being hit with a model of Milan cathedral after a rally in the city. |
| A 42-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with aggravated assault. | A 42-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with aggravated assault. |
| The suspect, Massimo Tartaglia, was said by police to have had a history of mental illness, receiving treatment over a 10-year period. | The suspect, Massimo Tartaglia, was said by police to have had a history of mental illness, receiving treatment over a 10-year period. |
| Mr Berlusconi was reportedly hit by a model of Milan's gothic cathedral | Mr Berlusconi was reportedly hit by a model of Milan's gothic cathedral |
| The medical bulletin released at midday on Monday said Mr Berlusconi was taking pain killers and antibiotics. | The medical bulletin released at midday on Monday said Mr Berlusconi was taking pain killers and antibiotics. |
| His nose is to be reset and he has been given stitches, though he will not need surgery. | His nose is to be reset and he has been given stitches, though he will not need surgery. |
| Mr Berlusconi's doctor, Alberto Zangrillo, has said it could take a few weeks for the prime minister to fully recover. | Mr Berlusconi's doctor, Alberto Zangrillo, has said it could take a few weeks for the prime minister to fully recover. |
| "I found him shaken, embittered, as if he had been woken from a bad dream really disheartened," he was quoted as saying. | "I found him shaken, embittered, as if he had been woken from a bad dream really disheartened," he was quoted as saying. |
| Earlier, Italian news agency Ansa reported that Mr Berlusconi had spent a settled night at the San Raffaele hospital. | Earlier, Italian news agency Ansa reported that Mr Berlusconi had spent a settled night at the San Raffaele hospital. |
| His first request upon waking up in the hospital in Milan was to see some newspapers, the agency said. | His first request upon waking up in the hospital in Milan was to see some newspapers, the agency said. |
| The Italian leader is believed to have been struck full in the face by the souvenir cathedral while signing autographs. | The Italian leader is believed to have been struck full in the face by the souvenir cathedral while signing autographs. |
| Dazed | Dazed |
| After the attack on Sunday evening the prime minister, looking dazed, was helped to his feet by aides and put in a car. | After the attack on Sunday evening the prime minister, looking dazed, was helped to his feet by aides and put in a car. |
| Italian media reaction In pictures: Attack on Berlusconi Berlusconi bloodied but unbowed | Italian media reaction In pictures: Attack on Berlusconi Berlusconi bloodied but unbowed |
| He got out and tried to climb on the car to show he was all right, before being driven away. | He got out and tried to climb on the car to show he was all right, before being driven away. |
| And upon arrival at the hospital the prime minister, who had blood all over his face, said he was fine. | And upon arrival at the hospital the prime minister, who had blood all over his face, said he was fine. |
| There are said to have been scuffles between hecklers and security staff during the rally and before the attack. | There are said to have been scuffles between hecklers and security staff during the rally and before the attack. |
| At the hospital, Mr Berlusconi's spokesman, Paolo Bonaiuti said he was worried about the "atmosphere of hatred and violence in the air". | At the hospital, Mr Berlusconi's spokesman, Paolo Bonaiuti said he was worried about the "atmosphere of hatred and violence in the air". |
| The attack on Italy's flamboyant and polarising prime minister has caused deep shock in Italy. | The attack on Italy's flamboyant and polarising prime minister has caused deep shock in Italy. |
| A string of politicians and columnists have suggested it reflects the climate of hatred which is dividing the nation, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Milan. | A string of politicians and columnists have suggested it reflects the climate of hatred which is dividing the nation, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Milan. |
| Facebook fans | Facebook fans |
| The attack was condemned by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, while conservative Gianfranco Fini said: "This is truly a bad day for Italy, and it's the duty of all the political forces to ensure that Italy does not go back to the years of violence." | The attack was condemned by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, while conservative Gianfranco Fini said: "This is truly a bad day for Italy, and it's the duty of all the political forces to ensure that Italy does not go back to the years of violence." |
| TROUBLED YEAR FOR BERLUSCONI Apr: Criticised for attending birthday party of 18-year-old Noemi Letizia May: Wife Veronica Lario files for divorce July: Embroiled in politics and sex scandal involving escort Patrizia D'AddarioOct: Stripped of immunity from prosecution Nov: Trial for tax fraud resumesDec: Denies accusations of mafia links Berlusconi's annus horribilis Italian readers react | TROUBLED YEAR FOR BERLUSCONI Apr: Criticised for attending birthday party of 18-year-old Noemi Letizia May: Wife Veronica Lario files for divorce July: Embroiled in politics and sex scandal involving escort Patrizia D'AddarioOct: Stripped of immunity from prosecution Nov: Trial for tax fraud resumesDec: Denies accusations of mafia links Berlusconi's annus horribilis Italian readers react |
| Umberto Bossi, leader of the far-right Northern League, said what had happened was an "act of terrorism" and called the attack "a worrying sign". | Umberto Bossi, leader of the far-right Northern League, said what had happened was an "act of terrorism" and called the attack "a worrying sign". |
| But Italy remains divided on the subject of its prime minister, who has been under pressure in recent months, adds our correspondent. | But Italy remains divided on the subject of its prime minister, who has been under pressure in recent months, adds our correspondent. |
| His private life has been in the spotlight, amid allegations that he slept with prostitutes, and after his wife filed for divorce. | His private life has been in the spotlight, amid allegations that he slept with prostitutes, and after his wife filed for divorce. |
| He has dismissed accusations of ties to the Mafia, and criminal cases against him have resumed after a law giving him immunity was overturned. | He has dismissed accusations of ties to the Mafia, and criminal cases against him have resumed after a law giving him immunity was overturned. |
| A week ago tens of thousands of people attended an anti-Berlusconi rally in Rome. | A week ago tens of thousands of people attended an anti-Berlusconi rally in Rome. |
| While some of Mr Berlusconi's supporters have gathered outside the hospital to wish him well, within 24 hours of the attack nearly 70,000 people had signed up to a fan page on social networking site Facebook dedicated to Mr Tartaglia. | While some of Mr Berlusconi's supporters have gathered outside the hospital to wish him well, within 24 hours of the attack nearly 70,000 people had signed up to a fan page on social networking site Facebook dedicated to Mr Tartaglia. |