February 15, 2012 -- Updated 1748 GMT (0148 HKT) The 75-year-old Berlusconi dominated Italian politics for a decade and a half before resigning amid a financial crisis in November 2011. February 15, 2012 -- Updated 1021 GMT (1821 HKT) A self-described assassin for the Syrian government says he has killed as many as 70 people and once slit a man's throat. February 15, 2012 -- Updated 1821 GMT (0221 HKT) Heavy snow has wreaked havoc across Europe -- now it is damaging some of the continent's most recognized historic monuments. When the Taliban admitted to having talks with U.S. officials, it also showed the group's political strategy for the first time.