Berlusconi arrives at cabinet, expected to resign

Premier Silvio Berlusconi arrived at a cabinet meeting today where he is expected to announce his intention to resign, clearing the way for a new Italian government led by Romano Prodi.

Berlusconi arrived at the premier’s office after attending a state funeral for three Italians killed in Iraq last week. After the meeting, he is expected to travel to the president’s palace to hand in his resignation.