1.   Instead, all-powerful magistrates investigate, interview witnesses, weigh evidence, and issue decisions.

2.   Magistrates are also investigating two Sicilian politicians belonging to the local branch of the governing Democrats of the Left party in connection with the scheme.

3.   The Milan magistrates are investigating whether he took bribes from business associates of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

4.   A magistrate is investigating whether to charge her with attempted murder and unlawful detention.

5.   A Vatican magistrate was investigating and ordered an autopsy for Tuesday morning at the Holy See by forensic experts who are consultants to the Vatican health service.

6.   A Vatican magistrate was investigating, and ordered an autopsy for Tuesday morning at the Holy See by forensic experts who are consultants to the Vatican health service.

7.   Belgian magistrates are investigating allegations from a variety of groups against several past and present world leaders, including Sharon.

8.   Rome magistrates are investigating Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for allegedly pressuring state television for a deal favorable to his own networks, a report says Thursday.

9.   Swiss magistrates are investigating the case.

10.   The Italian news agency ANSA said the French magistrate was investigating efforts by the PKK to shake down Kurds in France.