24 Nov 2006

Poisoned Spy Dies In Hospital

"Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has died in hospital after being poisoned. A spokesman for University College Hospital said the ex-KGB agent has died after his condition had been deteriorating throughout the day.

The Metropolitan Police are investigating his death as "an unexplained death".

Mr Litvinenko's supporters have accused the Russian government of poisoning the 43-year-old, who had been given asylum and citizenship in Britain after fleeing Russia." Source: Sky News: Poisoned Spy Dies In Hospital