Alexander Litvinenko

UK to Open Inquest Into Litvinenko’s Death

The inquest into the death of former Russian security officer Alexander Litvinenko is due to open on Thursday at St Pancras Coroner’s Court, AP reported on Monday quoting a statement by Camden Council.

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November 27, 2006

Wanted Russian Tycoon Says Litvinenko Death Linked to Yukos Case

Poisoned former Russian security agent Alexander Litvinenko, who died in a London hospital last week, had visited Israel lately to hand over a dossier investigating Russian energy giant Yukos case, The Times reported on Monday quoting a former Yukos owner.

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Litvinenko’s Italian Contact Denies Role in Poisoning Plot

Mario Scaramella. Photo: REUTERS

Professor Mario Scaramella, 38, who describes himself as a defence consultant, was surrounded by four bodyguards as he arrived for the Rome conference, SkyNews reports. Journalists had been summoned by SMS texts.

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November 22, 2006

Russian Intelligence Says Not Involved in Ex-Spy Poisoning in UK

Russia’s foreign intelligence service denied Monday any involvement in the alleged poisoning of a former agent in London.

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November 21, 2006