Italy grants visas to Iranians seeking to flee violence
Italy has granted visas to Iranians seeking to flee violence at home and wants the European Union to adopt a common policy on how to assist them, the Italian foreign minister said Saturday.
Italy hosted a meeting of foreign ministers from Group of Eight countries where Iran was a key focus. The group of industrialized nations deplored the violent crackdown on protesters that followed Iran's presidential elections, but kept the door open for dialogue on the country's nuclear program. (AP)
