Italian senate group votes to block criminal case against Salvini
(The Guardian Italy)

Rest of senate must choose whether to ratify decision over kidnapping chargesAn Italian parliamentary committee has voted to block a criminal case against Matteo Salvini, the deputy prime minister and interior minister, for refusing to allow migrants to disembark from a rescue ship.Prosecutors in Catania, Sicily, need the backing of parliament to continue investigations against Salvini, who also leads the far-right League party, for alleged abuse of office and kidnapping. Related: Italy rejects record number of asylum applications Continue reading...