Silvio Berlusconi in probe over teenage dancer Ruby

MILAN, JANUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is being investigated over his dealings with a 17-year-old nightclub dancer.

Mr Berlusconi is suspected of abusing his power by trying to have the Moroccan girl - known by her stage name Ruby - released from a police cell.

Some reports say the probe includes allegations of underage prostitution.

Lawyers for the 74-year-old prime minister dismissed the claims as "absurd and groundless".

They said the allegations had already been refuted by all witnesses and people directly involved.