A round-up of today's other stories in brief.
Two adults tested for bird flu in Wales
LONDON -Two adults are being tested for bird flu after an outbreak of the virus on a north Wales farm, it was confirmed yesterday.
Dr Christianne Glossop, chief veterinary officer for Wales, said it was not the most dangerous H5N1 strain but H7N2 low pathogenic avian influenza.
"We have no reason to believe that the viral infection is spreading rapidly within this small population," she said.
A one kilometre restriction zone has been set up around the farm, stopping birds and bird products being moved in or out of the area. Test results are now expected on the two adults connected to the smallholding, and everyone entering the site is taking flu drug Tamiflu as a precaution.
Dr Mike Simmons, senior medical officer for Wales, said there is no ongoing risk to the public, and added: "We do not anticipate this virus transmogrifying into the H5 strain, but it's not impossible." - (PA)
Britain may opt out of rights law
LONDON -The British government will consider opting out of human rights legislation to crack down on terrorist suspects, British home secretary John Reid said yesterday.
In the wake of three men going on the run after breaching control orders, Mr Reid said ministers may choose to suspend parts of the European Convention on Human Rights so it can impose tougher control orders.
A huge police search is under way for the three suspects. Scotland Yard named Lamine Adam (26), his brother Ibrahim (20), and Cerie Bullivant (24), after they failed to report to police.
Mr Reid said: "It is believed that these individuals wanted to travel abroad for terrorism-related purposes." - (PA)