Lysine
23-11-2006, 11:22 PM
There is confusion over what has poisoned the ex-spy
Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, who was apparently poisoned in London, has died, doctors have said.
Mr Litvinenko, 43, had been critically ill in intensive care at University College Hospital after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday night.
Friends of Mr Litvinenko have claimed he was poisoned because of his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin - Russia has denied this.
A spokesman for the hospital said he had died in intensive care.
Taken from BBC.co.uk
Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, who was apparently poisoned in London, has died, doctors have said.
Mr Litvinenko, 43, had been critically ill in intensive care at University College Hospital after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday night.
Friends of Mr Litvinenko have claimed he was poisoned because of his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin - Russia has denied this.
A spokesman for the hospital said he had died in intensive care.
Taken from BBC.co.uk