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| Trio in clinic after spy's death | Trio in clinic after spy's death |
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| Three people have been sent to a specialist clinic for radiological tests following the death of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko. | Three people have been sent to a specialist clinic for radiological tests following the death of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko. |
| The three had contact with either the London hotel or the sushi bar which he visited on November 1 and have been referred as a precautionary measure. | The three had contact with either the London hotel or the sushi bar which he visited on November 1 and have been referred as a precautionary measure. |
| Traces of radiation have been found at two more London addresses - a West End office block and a building in Mayfair. | Traces of radiation have been found at two more London addresses - a West End office block and a building in Mayfair. |
| Home Secretary John Reid told MPs that Russia had been asked to co-operate. | Home Secretary John Reid told MPs that Russia had been asked to co-operate. |
| In an emergency statement in the Commons, Mr Reid said the Russian ambassador was called to the Foreign Office. | In an emergency statement in the Commons, Mr Reid said the Russian ambassador was called to the Foreign Office. |
| "He was asked to convey to the Russian authorities our expectation that they should be ready to offer all necessary co-operation to the investigation as it proceeds," said Mr Reid. | "He was asked to convey to the Russian authorities our expectation that they should be ready to offer all necessary co-operation to the investigation as it proceeds," said Mr Reid. |
| HPA ADVICE Anyone at Itsu or the Pine Bar on 1 November should call NHS Direct on 0845 4647They will be asked a series of questions and may then be asked to take a urine test Timeline of case in full href="/1/hi/uk/6189132.stm" class="">Reid statement in full | |
| Earlier the minister chaired Tuesday's meeting of the special emergency "Cobra" committee, which brings together ministers, officials and experts, to assess the risk. | Earlier the minister chaired Tuesday's meeting of the special emergency "Cobra" committee, which brings together ministers, officials and experts, to assess the risk. |
| The 43-year-old former KGB colonel's death last week has been linked to the discovery of radioactive polonium-210 in his body. | The 43-year-old former KGB colonel's death last week has been linked to the discovery of radioactive polonium-210 in his body. |
| BBC home affairs correspondent Andy Tighe said it was not clear whether either of the two latest discoveries of radiation in London was a possible origin or linked to the movements of Mr Litvinenko. | BBC home affairs correspondent Andy Tighe said it was not clear whether either of the two latest discoveries of radiation in London was a possible origin or linked to the movements of Mr Litvinenko. |
| The Health Protection Agency said more than 450 people had called a government hotline for advice and 18 were followed up. | The Health Protection Agency said more than 450 people had called a government hotline for advice and 18 were followed up. |
| Three were referred to a special clinic because they had symptoms which may indicate radiation poisoning. | Three were referred to a special clinic because they had symptoms which may indicate radiation poisoning. |
| It is thought they contacted the NHS helpline and answered detailed questions about their condition before referred for the face-to-face consultation and possibly a urine test. Results are expected later in the week. | It is thought they contacted the NHS helpline and answered detailed questions about their condition before referred for the face-to-face consultation and possibly a urine test. Results are expected later in the week. |
| Putin denial | Putin denial |
| An inquest into Mr Litvinenko's death will be held on Thursday. | An inquest into Mr Litvinenko's death will be held on Thursday. |
| The hearing will be opened then adjourned at St Pancras Coroner's Court, said a Camden Council spokesman. | The hearing will be opened then adjourned at St Pancras Coroner's Court, said a Camden Council spokesman. |
| The restaurant is being decontaminated | The restaurant is being decontaminated |
| Mr Litvinenko, 43, became a British citizen after coming to live in the UK. | Mr Litvinenko, 43, became a British citizen after coming to live in the UK. |
| Friends have suggested Russian top-level involvement in his death because Mr Litvinenko was a critic of Russia President Vladimir Putin. | Friends have suggested Russian top-level involvement in his death because Mr Litvinenko was a critic of Russia President Vladimir Putin. |
| And on Sunday Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain said "murky murders" cast a shadow over Putin's achievements. | And on Sunday Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain said "murky murders" cast a shadow over Putin's achievements. |
| But the Kremlin has repeatedly dismissed allegations of involvement in the poisoning as "sheer nonsense". | But the Kremlin has repeatedly dismissed allegations of involvement in the poisoning as "sheer nonsense". |
| Asked about Mr Hain's comments, the prime minister's official spokesman said Mr Blair had made clear his concerns about some aspects of human rights in Russia but it would be premature to draw conclusions in this case. | Asked about Mr Hain's comments, the prime minister's official spokesman said Mr Blair had made clear his concerns about some aspects of human rights in Russia but it would be premature to draw conclusions in this case. |
| 'Premature' | 'Premature' |
| HAVE YOUR SAY Why did it take so long to establish that Mr Litvinenko was poisoned with a radioactive substance? Amanda, London Send us your comments | HAVE YOUR SAY Why did it take so long to establish that Mr Litvinenko was poisoned with a radioactive substance? Amanda, London Send us your comments |
| Mr Blair had not spoken to Mr Putin about the death but Foreign Office officials had met the Russian ambassador to ask for co-operation with the inquiry. | Mr Blair had not spoken to Mr Putin about the death but Foreign Office officials had met the Russian ambassador to ask for co-operation with the inquiry. |
| Mr Litvinenko had been investigating the murder of a prominent Russian journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, before he fell fatally ill. | Mr Litvinenko had been investigating the murder of a prominent Russian journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, before he fell fatally ill. |
| Radioactive traces were found at the Itsu restaurant in Piccadilly and the Millennium Hotel's Pine Bar, both visited by the Russian ex-spy on 1 November. Decontamination work has begun. | Radioactive traces were found at the Itsu restaurant in Piccadilly and the Millennium Hotel's Pine Bar, both visited by the Russian ex-spy on 1 November. Decontamination work has begun. |