ROME (Reuters) - Italian senators voted on Wednesday to lift immunity for far-right leader Matteo Salvini, opening the way for a potentially career-ending trial over accusations he illegally detained migrants at sea last year.
The result of the vote is due to be formally announced around 1800 GMT but a Reuters tally of the count showed a majority in favour of removing Salvini's legal protection as a former minister.
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