Portuguese minister quits over gesture

Portugal’s Economy Minister has resigned after making an offensive gesture in parliament at a political opponent. Manuel Pinho represented two horns, which means calling someone a cuckold. Amid outrage in the house, Prime Minister Jose Socrates apologised in the name of the government. He said that nothing could justify the... [read full story]                    

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