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Mayor of Venice resigns after corruption inquiry | |
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The mayor of the Italian city of Venice, Giorgio Orsoni, has resigned amid a wider investigation into alleged corruption over new flood barriers. | |
Mr Orsoni stepped down a day after being released from house arrest under a plea bargain, which saw him agreeing to a four-month sentence. | |
The term, which he is unlikely to serve in prison, requires court approval. | |
More than 30 people were arrested in the investigation into an alleged slush fund to bribe officials. |