It has been reported that a US man accused of mailing letters with suspected ricin to national leaders including Barack Obama believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market, and claimed “various parties within the government” were trying to ruin his reputation.

At least two people died and 90 others were injured when a strong earthquake struck southwestern Greece today.

WITH St Patrick’s Day just behind us and Easter fast approaching, it’s worth considering how we celebrate these festivals and what that says about the state we are in.