Four traffic wardens suspected of involvement in the setting off of fireworks that sparked a rampage by horses at a dress rehearsal for Tuesday's Republic Day celebrations in Rome have been barred from officiating at the event, authorities said Sunday. (ANSA)

Fireworks set off without permission by a police officer during a rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and…

ROME: Fireworks set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting…