Silvio and his women
A round-up of things to look out for in the next seven days
By The Economist online
A round-up of things to look out for in the next seven days
Sunday 13th
A rally of Italian women takes place in protest at the prime minister's latest round of embarrassing behaviour and the place of women in public life in the country.
Monday 14th
Barack Obama presents his budget request to Congress.
Wednesday 16th
Kim Jong Il celebrates his 69th birthday.
Thursday 17th
Hungary and Slovakia hold talks on the contentious issue of dual citizenship.
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