Report: Berlusconi felt slightly unwell after delivering a speech

Italian news reports say that Premier Silvio Berlusconi felt slightly unwell after giving a speech in northern Italy.

But the premier reappeared on stage minutes after the news was reported, smiling and greeting the crowd.

The ANSA news agency reported that Berlusconi, 71, asked for a glass of water and loosened his tie Saturday after delivering the speech at a meeting of young entrepreneurs. He showed no signs of feeling unwell during the speech.

The Apcom news agency says that the premier felt better immediately after being taken into an adjacent room.

When he reappeared on stage, Berlusconi was no longer wearing his tie.