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		</div><p><a href="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/berlusconi-sex-charges-groundless.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full" title="Silvio Berlusconi said he was 'not worried' about his looming prostitution trial" src="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/min-berlusconi-sex-charges-groundless.jpg" alt="Silvio Berlusconi said he was 'not worried' about his looming prostitution trial"/></a></p>
<p>Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has shrugged off the looming prostitution trial which could end his political career.</p>
<p>In his first public comments since being charged, Mr Berlusconi dodged questions about the case during a news conference on economic themes in Rome.</p>
<p>He said that he would not be speaking about the case &#8220;out of love of my country&#8221; but added: &#8220;I can only say one thing, I&#8217;m not worried at all.&#8221;</p>
<p>The 74-year-old was ordered to stand trial on charges he paid a 17-year-old Moroccan girl for sex, then used his influence to cover it up. The trial is set to begin on April 6.</p>
<p>Mr Berlusconi has dismissed the accusations as &#8220;groundless.&#8221;</p>
<p>The indictment was a serious challenge to his grip of power at a time when he is weakened by a split with an ex-ally.</p>
<p>It reignited calls for his resignation, with the opposition saying the scandal, with revelations of allegedly wild parties at the premier&#8217;s villas with scantily clad women, has embarrassed Italy and damaged its image abroad.</p>
<p>But Mr Berlusconi insisted that he and his government ally, the Northern League party, are united and &#8220;determined to continue the legislature until its natural end&#8221;.</p>
<p>Mr Berlusconi was elected in 2008. The next parliamentary elections are due in 2013.</p>
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