Johanna Tukiainen, leader of the Scandinavian Dolls erotic dance troupe, poses in Helsinki April 1, 2008. Finland's Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva was sacked on Tuesday after newspapers and magazines published suggestive text messages he sent to Tukiainen, his party said. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

Johanna Tukiainen, leader of the Scandinavian Dolls erotic dance troupe, poses in Helsinki April 1, 2008. Finland's Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva was sacked on Tuesday after newspapers and magazines published suggestive text messages he sent to Tukiainen, his party said.

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