Bush calls prime-time press conference

President George Bush was to hold his first prime-time news conference tonight (0100 BST Friday), to field questions about events following the September 11 terrorist attacks.

President George Bush was to hold his first prime-time news conference tonight (0100 Irish time Friday), to field questions about events following the September 11 terrorist attacks.

The White House, known for giving reporters short notice on news conferences, announced event 10 hours ahead of time.