Italian police have arrested a businessman accused of allegedly extorting money from premier Silvio Berlusconi to ensure the man’s co-operation in a probe over recruiting prostitutes to attend wild parties at Mr Berlusconi’s home.

ITALIAN police have arrested a businessman on charges of allegedly extorting money from Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi had sex with several prostitutes, prosecutors claimed today, trying to get permission to search some of his homes.

PROSECUTORS are investigating whether Premier Silvio Berlusconi had sex with an underage prostitute and then abused his power in trying to cover up the encounters with the girl.

Prosecutors are investigating whether Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi had sex with an underage prostitute and then abused his power by trying to cover up the encounters.

ITALIAN Premier Silvio Berlusconi yesterday dismissed as “media trash” reports that two television executives helped introduce an underage girl into his entourage.

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is advising young women to follow the money when looking for a partner, saying women like him and “I’m loaded.”

ITALIAN prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is close to reaching an agreement on the terms of his eventual divorce from his wife Veronica Lario after a weekend court hearing, Italian media reported.

ITALIAN Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s estranged wife is seeking €43 million a year in alimony in a divorce case she launched after her husband was embroiled in a sex scandal.

The estranged wife of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi wants €47m a year as a divorce settlement.

THE prostitute at the centre of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s sex scandal claims in a new book that she slept with him on the understanding he would help her set up a countryside inn but she got “nothing” in return.

The prostitute at the centre of Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi's sex scandal claims she slept with him believing he would help her set up a countryside inn but she got "nothing" in return.

Brushing off questions about any possible resignation, Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi insisted yesterday that he’s been Italy’s best premier ever and said he was considering suing the woman at the centre of his sex scandal.

Italy’s premier Silvio Berlusconi today attempted to dismiss the continuing sex scandal surrounding him by insisting he never paid for sex because that would remove the “joy”.

The estranged wife of Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi today unleashed another barrage of criticism as the sex scandal surrounding him refused to go away.

The prostitute at the centre of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s sex scandal today dismissed his claims that he did not know her, saying they spent a night together followed by an “intimate” breakfast.

A high-end prostitute says she has proof she spent the night at Silvio Berlusconi’s Rome residence after a party that allegedly featured the prime minister’s wisecracks, his cabaret crooning, and a bevy of sexy women.

ITALIAN premier Silvio Berlusconi yesterday publicly denied ever paying women for sex, as he continues to struggle with a growing scandal over his links to young models and starlets.

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi today publicly denied ever paying women for sex, as he continues to struggle with a growing scandal over his links to young models and starlets.

Under-fire Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s estranged wife went public over their marital split today declared the scandal had “besmirched” her dignity.

ITALIAN prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, facing demands to explain his relationship with a teenage girl, denied yesterday he had had a “steamy affair” and said he would have to resign if caught lying about it.

SILVIO BERLUSCONI has lashed out against an Italian newspaper who demanded the premier explain the nature of his relationship with an 18-year-old.

Silvio Berlusconi has lashed out against an Italian newspaper demanding that the premier explain the nature of his relationship with an 18-year-old.

A VERY public divorce and allegations of being an aspiring teenage model’s “Papi” have put a dent in Silvio Berlusconi’s popularity ratings, says a new poll.

A COMBATIVE talk show appearance by Silvio Berlusconi to reject his estranged wife’s charges of “frequenting minors” suggests the Italian leader fears political fallout from their public row, analysts said yesterday.

ITALIAN prime minister Silvio Berlusconi demanded an apology yesterday from his wife for her public complaints over his roving eye and said their stormy marriage was heading for divorce.

Premier Silvio Berlusconi apparently demanded a public apology from his wife today after she announced plans to divorce.

PREMIER Silvio Berlusconi’s second wife, former actress Veronica Lario, is seeking a divorce after 19 years of marriage, citing his reported flirtations with younger women.

Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s second wife is seeking a divorce after 19 years of marriage and three children, citing his reported flirtations with younger women.

Two Italian newspapers have reported that Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s wife is seeking a divorce.

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi’s wife aired her dirty laundry for the whole country to see when she complained about her husband in a newspaper.

FORMER Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi issued a public apology to his wife yesterday after she learned through the press of his verbal dalliance with a pretty young lawmaker.