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United Kingdom Italian government approves austerity measures
Published on 13/08/2011
The Italian cabinet has adopted a tough new austerity package, including tax hikes and cuts to local government, to reduce the deficit. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said the measures were painful but unavoidable.