Italy objects to Indian anti-terrorism agency probing marines' case


NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Italy opposed on Tuesday India's decision to appoint its anti-terrorism agency to investigate the high-profile case of Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen, over fresh fears the men could face the death penalty.

The accused, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, are charged with murder for shooting the fishermen off the coast of the southern state of Kerala last year while serving as security guards on a cargo ship.

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