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Twin suspects: UK to name new accused in Litvinenko case

The British Crown Prosecution Service suspects another Russian businessmen and former FSB agent, Dmitry Kovtun, of being involved in poisoning Aleksandr Litvinenko in November 2006. London reportedly wants him extradited to appear before a UK court.

Telegrapgh: Marina talks about her life

It's almost five years since Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB officer living in Britain, was poisoned with radioactive polonium after drinking tea with Russian contacts at a London hotel.

Guardian: Litvinenko's poisoners 'made a big mistake'

Five years after the Russian dissident's death, his widow has won a full inquiry into his murder. She tells why she's determined to get justice – even if it means taking on the Russian state

Litvinenko's widow appeals for inquest funding

The widow of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko has appealed for help with legal costs at his inquest. Marina Litvinenko fears her costs will run into six figures and the inquest will last months. She said she was prepared to do whatever it took to find the truth about the "unprecedented act of nuclear terrorism" that killed her husband.

Russia 'gave agents licence to kill' enemies of the state

The Russian secret service authorised the “elimination” of individuals living overseas who were judged to be enemies of the state and ordered the creation of special units to conduct such operations, according to a document passed to The Daily Telegraph.

Litvinenko coroner to examine if Russian state behind killing

The comments came as lawyers for Mr Litvinenko’s widow said they wanted an inquest to examine whether the Russian government was behind the killing and admitted there was only a “vanishingly thin” prospect that the Russian government would agree to the extradition of Andrei Lugovoi, the former KGB bodyguard accused of her husband’s murder.

Litvinenko widow hails coroner vow

The widow of murdered Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko has welcomed a coroner's pledge to carry out a wide-ranging investigation into her husband's death. St Pancras coroner Dr Andrew Reid said the former KGB agent's inquest should have a broad scope and announced he would ask the Metropolitan Police and intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6 to carry out further inquiries.

Purely Criminal, State-Sponsored

On Thursday a Coroners Court in London will decide on the legal framework for the inquest into the 2006 poisoning of my friend, former Russian security officer Alexander Litvinenko. Should it be a narrow inquiry, as if Litvinenko's were just an ordinary murder? Or it be a full investigation of the motives and identity of the party that sent the perpetrators on their mission with a vial of radioactive polonium-210? Alexander's widow, Marina, will press for a comprehensive inquiry. The Coroner reportedly prefers a limited inquest.

Will Alexander Litvinenko's killers get away with it?

It is almost five years since Alexander Litvinenko, the former KGB agent who had sought asylum in Britain, died of radiation poisoning at University College Hospital in central London. Though it has always seemed extremely likely that the FSB, the Russian state security service, was involved, the circumstances surrounding the death officially remain a mystery.

Litvinenko case hearings should be open, Russian embassy says

Hearings on the death of former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko should be open for the public and media, the Russian embassy in London said in a statement on Tuesday.

Former head of MI6 Supports Litvinenko Inquest

MI6 intelligence officers should attend the inquest of murdered former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko according to its former chief Sir Richard Dearlove.

Russia challenges U.K. to provide evidence on 'Litvinenko murder'

Russia on Monday again denied any involvement in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko and challenged Britain to present any evidence to the contrary. The reaction came in response to an article, entitled "Russia murdered Litvinenko, says top prosecutor," published in The Sunday Times.

Russia 'gave agents licence to kill' enemies of the state

The Russian secret service authorised the “elimination” of individuals living overseas who were judged to be enemies of the state and ordered the creation of special units to conduct such operations, according to a document passed to The Daily Telegraph.

Marina: 'Inquest Must Solve my Husband's Murder'

LAWYERS acting for the widow of a former Russian spy who was poisoned in London will this week demand a full inquest into his death.

Marina Litvinenko appeals to new Russian president

Marina Litvinenko appeals to new Russian president

Litvinenko widоw urges U.S. Senate to put pressure on Russia

Litvinenko widоw urges U.S. Senate to put pressure on Russia

Marina demands full inquest

Marina demands full inquest

Litvinenko Resolution in US Congress

Litvinenko Resolution in US Congress

'Poisoned by Polonium' opens in US

'Poisoned by Polonium' opens in US

Goldfarb seeks Polonium Data

Goldfarb seeks Polonium Data

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