Policeman apologises for death of football fan
The Independent: An Italian policeman accused of killing a football fan on Sunday was placed under formal investigation for manslaughter yesterday. Riots broke out at […]
In Italy, US student accuses bar owner in slaying
USA Today: An American student has accused a Congolese bar owner of knifing her British roommate to death, saying she had to cover her ears […]
Italy trio held pending charges
BBC: Three people accused of UK student Meredith Kercher’s murder are remanded for up to a year. … leggi tutto (read all)
Mafia accused over nuclear waste
Guardian: Authorities in Italy investigate group accused of trafficking waste. … leggi tutto (read all)
N.J. agency accused of pilgrimage fraud
Yahoo News: AP – A travel agency is accused of charging more than 50 Muslims thousands of dollars on a Mecca pilgrimage tour only to […]
Immigration trial in Italy could discourage rescues at sea, rights groups say
International Herald Tribune: Sicilian prosecutors have accused seven Tunisian fishermen of aiding illegal immigration. The mariners say they were rescuing migrants whose boat was sinking. […]
World Briefing | Europe: France, Italy: Differing Views on Iran Threat
New York Times: President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, known for his frank manner, directly accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons and suggested tougher United Nations […]
Tunisian fishermen face 15 years’ jail in Italy for saving migrants from rough seas
The Independent: Seven Tunisian fishermen go on trial in Sicily today for the crime of rescuing 44 migrants from certain death in the sea. They […]
Vatican attacks coverage of Italy sex abuse cases
Reuters: VATICAN CITY – The Vatican’s top diplomat accused the media of “shameful and mystifying” coverage of allegations of sexual abuse by Italian priests and […]
Fresh accusations in collapse of Parmalat
International Herald Tribune: Prosecutors in Parma, Italy, completed their preliminary investigation and accused seven Citigroup employees of involvement in the multibillion-dollar collapse of the dairy […]