Libya, Italy put an end to T-shirt row
ROME, May 9 (Reuters) - Libya on Friday accepted an apology from a newly appointed Italian minister from an anti-immigrant party who wore a T-shirt that offended Muslims in 2006, and withdrew previous threats of "repercussions" against Italy.
Roberto Calderoli of the Northern League was named this week as a member of the new government of Silvio Berlusconi, who was installed as prime minister for a third term.
A statement from the Libyan embassy in Rome said Libya noted "with satisfaction" the "public statement of regret" by Calderoli and, after further contacts with the Italian authorities, considered that "the case is closed".
Berlusconi, facing a diplomatic clash -- and possible energy sanctions -- after Libya made clear its anger at his choice of minister, said earlier he was "confident we will be able to clarify and calm down the situation with Libyan authorities".
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