Russian questioned over missing girl in Portugal
Published: 17 May, 2007, 12:11
Portuguese police have questioned a Russian man in connection with the suspected abduction of a four-year-old British girl. It is not yet known whether he was interviewed as a suspect or a witness.
Madeleine McCann went missing from her holiday apartment on May 3, while her parents were having dinner at a nearby restaurant. Police quizzed the Russian citizen, a 22-year-old IT expert, and removed computer equipment from his home in the Algarve. He's previously admitted helping the main suspect, Robert Murat from Britain, to set up a Website. Police say they have yet to arrest anyone or bring charges in connection with the case.
17.05.2007, 10:34
Public “infiltrate” FSBA body called Public Council has been formed at the Russian Federal Security Service. The FSB chief, Nikolay Patrushev, says the task of the council is to provide co-operation between the FSB and NGOs, as well as Russian citizens. |
17.05.2007, 12:28
Ukraine: more rallies against early electionsMore massive rallies are expected in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, on Thursday, after thousands of people took to the streets, to show their opposition to early parliamentary elections. |
