Shooting of Italian Intelligence Officer Sparks Protests in Italy

Angry reactions from some Italians following the shooting death of an Italian intelligence agent at a US checkpoint in Baghdad.
About 100 demonstrators gathered at the US Embassy in Rome, blocking traffic. One protester carried a banner that read "USA, war criminals."
...The agent died when US forces fired on the car taking him, several other agents and newly freed Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena to the Baghdad airport.
Sgrena and two others were wounded. The agent reportedly died as he threw his body across hers in what she said was an attempt to shield her from the bullets.
Today, Italy's president awarded him the gold medal of valor for his heroism.
President Bush has promised a full investigation into the shooting. The press watchdog group Reporters Without Borders is calling for a UN investigation.