Back to face murder charges in India - two Italian marines arrive in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Friday after being allowed home for Christmas.<br/> <br />The pair were members of a military security team protecting this cargo ship from pirate attacks off the Kerala coast.<br/> <br />They're accused of shooting two fishermen dead last February after apparently mistaking them for pirates - sparking a diplomatic row between normally friendly Italy and India.<br/> <br />Italy's consul said the return of the pair highlighted the 'honour' of the Italian government and armed forces.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ITALY'S CONSUL GENERAL, GIAMPAOLO CUTILLO, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am sure that the people of India, the people of Kerala, they will appreciate the importance of this gesture which we have done in good faith and I am sure that this will help to find a positive solution to this case."<br/> <br />The marines must now wait for a decision from India's Supreme court after Italy took the case there, saying the shooting took place in international waters and was outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts.
