'Shoe bomber' was carrying two devices on plane

The FBI has said the man who allegedly tried to blow up a transatlantic flight was carrying two workable bombs hidden in his shoes.

'Shoe bomber' was carrying two devices on plane

The FBI has said the man who allegedly tried to blow up a transatlantic flight was carrying two workable bombs hidden in his shoes.

The 28-year-old has been charged with interfering with the performance of duties of flight crew members or attendants by assault and intimidation.

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