The walkout was a symbolic gesture that underlined the deep uncertainty in Italian politics ahead of an election expected early next year.
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Berlusconi party stages walkout
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti yesterday faced a revolt by Silvio Berlusconi's PDL party, which ratcheted up tension ahead of an election early next year by walking out of a Senate confidence vote.
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