Two wounded in shooting as new Italy government sworn in
April 28, 2013 17:16
Two policemen were wounded in a shooting outside government offices in Rome today, just as the country's new coalition cabinet was being sworn in. The incident occurred about a kilometre away from the presidential palace where Prime Minister Enrico Letta and his ministers took the oath of office.
Italian news agency ANSA said two policemen were wounded, one in a critical condition, adding that the shooter was also injured, and has been arrested.
The swearing in of the government should bring fresh hope to a country mired in recession after two months of bitter post-election deadlock watched closely by European partners.