Ricin found in Vegas motel room
A man is critically ill after a several vials containing the deadly toxin ricin was found in a Las Vegas motel.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Harry pulled from Afghanistan
Prince Harry is pulled out of Afghanistan after news of his secret front line deployment leaked out.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Eta calls for Spain poll boycott
Basque separatist group Eta urges its supporters to boycott Spain's forthcoming general elections.
Friday, February 29, 2008
US stocks fall on economy worries
US stock markets close lower amid continuing concerns about the deteriorating health of the economy.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Oil price hovers near record high
The price of oil dips at the end of trading in New York, but remains near record levels.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Israel warns of invasion of Gaza
An Israeli minister says Israel will be left with no choice but to invade Gaza if Palestinians step up rocket attacks.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Paisley Jnr back on policing body
Former Stormont minister Ian Paisley Junior is appointed as a DUP representative to the Policing Board.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Iraqi Chaldean archbishop seized
Gunmen kidnap the archbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Church in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, his church says.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Leeds win world club trophy
Leeds Rhinos win the World Club Challenge for the second time with an 11-4 victory over Melbourne Storm.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Bomb at Pakistan funeral
At least 27 have been killed by a suicide blast at a policeman's funeral in Pakistan's Swat valley.