Italy steps up 'row' with US over checkpoint killing

CSM offers a good listing of what international papers are saying relating the Italian Journalist shooting. Interestingly enough, The Washington Times, ultra right-wing paper sponsored by Scaife (of Clinton Impeachment bankrolling fame), is mentioned. Although, I would not agree that is a reputable source of news, I assume it is added for effect.

I would say that this incident with US and Italy shows, if anything else, the fragile connection these "allies" share. BushCo has so alienated the US that most peoples in this US- backed "Coalition" actually agree with Bush and his failed policies. If it weren't for their eager or scared governments, not one country would be on board. Not one. The US government is truly alone here - no majority, no mandate.