2 prosecuted for attempted act of terrorism
Published: 08 June, 2007, 19:48
Two men have been charged with plotting terrorist attacks in Moscow on Victory Day, May 9. A vehicle, packed with explosives, was found in Moscow on the eve of Victory Day, 2007.
A criminal case was launched and later two suspects were arrested.The lawyer of one of the accused says she has no first-hand information on what her client is accused of because she was absent at the moment the charges were read out.She added an appeal against the results of the investigation would be filed.
08.06.2007, 19:46
35 responsible for deadly mine blastThe final conclusion of an inquiry into the Yubileynaya mine tragedy last month has found that safety violations were to blame. Russia's industrial watchdog said the mine's owners and officials in the Kemerovo region were responsible. |
08.06.2007, 21:17
CIA practices face criticism and prosecutionThe CIA operated secret prisons in Poland and Romania, a report by the Council of Europe has confirmed. Meanwhile in Italy, a trial connected with the CIA rendition operations has got under way. |
