Report on the anthrax outbreak which affected 94 people and killed at least 64 in the Soviet city of Sverdlovsk that was revealed by President Boris Yeltsin, in 1992, to be the result of military activity at a biological weapons facility.
Dr. Hatfill accused the federal authorities of engaging in a smear campaign to make him the "fall guy" for the anthrax crimes. Includes a video and Hatfill's public statement. [Free registration required]. (August 12, 2002)
The country's largest pharmaceuticals company says that it is ready to increase production of a cheaper, generic form of Cipro as soon as it receives the necessary approval. Hong Kong. (October 23, 2001)
Two employees at the American Consulate in Belfast are taken to hospital after coming into contact with a white powder contained in the post. (October 22, 2001)
Text of the post card being mailed to all American households with advice on what to do if it's suspected that a letter or package may contain a harmful biological agent. [English/Spanish] (October 19, 2001)
Although it's surfacing anew as a terrorist weapon, the deadly anthrax disease has plagued the world for centuries, with reports of it dating back to biblical times. (October 16, 2001)
