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By Harriet Barovick, Ishaan Tharoor, Alexandra Silver, Claire Suddath, Frances Romero, Kayla Webley and Josh Sanburn Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

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    Prosecutors in Milan alleged that Premier Silvio Berlusconi engaged in sex with a "significant" number of prostitutes, a charge he denies. The Milanese inquiry, which is aimed at determining whether the 74-year-old paid to have sex with a 17-year-old Moroccan girl during a party at his villa last year, has shaken his already fragile grip on power. Prostitution is not illegal in Italy, but exploiting or aiding prostitution with a minor is.

    Number of crew members taken hostage worldwide

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    188 2006

    1,181 2010

    SOURCE: IMB

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