Italy expected to raise marines issue with Obama

(See related) (ANSA) - Rome, March 26 - The Italian government will raise the case of two Italian anti-piracy marines held in India for the deaths of two fishermen during meetings Thursday with United States President Barak Obama, Italy's special envoy in the case said Wednesday.
    "I am certain that the case (of two marines) will be raised tomorrow," during the formal meetings, Staffan de Mistura said.
    "The Americans are very well aware of how important this issue is for us, and they have also had their difficult times (with India)," added de Mistura.
    On Friday, the Indian Supreme Court will examine an appeal filed by the Italian marines accused of killing two Indian Earlier this month, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone filed a petition to prevent the Indian authorities from permitting that country's NIA anti-terrorism police to probe the case.
    The court is also expected to review the marine's request to return to Italy to await the beginning of the trial.