Italy gets investigation into Iraq shooting

Italy’s foreign minister today accepted that US troops killed an Italian intelligence officer by accident, but disputed Washington’s version of events and demanded a comprehensive investigation.

Italy gets investigation into Iraq shooting

Italy’s foreign minister today accepted that US troops killed an Italian intelligence officer by accident, but disputed Washington’s version of events and demanded a comprehensive investigation.

Foreign Minister Gianfranco Fini told parliament that the car carrying the intelligence officer and an former hostage to freedom was not speeding and US troops did not order it to stop, contrary to what US officials say.

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