Berlusconi's wife seeking divorce

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.

Former actress Veronica Lario confirmed reports today in La Stampa and La Repubblica dailies that she had retained a lawyer to begin separation and divorce proceedings against the billionaire media mogul-turned-politician, the ANSA news agency said.